Author Archives: Daniel Margolin

About Daniel Margolin

Daniel Margolin is a founding partner of Stephens Margolin P.C. and a Portland, Oregon native. His practice focuses on all aspects of family law litigation. Dan applies his litigation expertise to provide additional expertise when assisting clients with Family Law Appeals and Collaborative Divorce matters. To find out more or contact Daniel Margolin, visit Stephens Margolin P.C.

Expanding Popularity of Collaborative Practice

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

In a demonstration of the expanding popularity of the collaborative practice model, the lead article in this month’s Oregon State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section newsletter is an article by Forrest Collins, a local collaborative practicioner.  The article is an … Continue reading →

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Cost Savings Through Collaborative Divorce

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

Some practicioners try to sell the Collaborative Process as a cheaper alternative to traditional divorce.  I think that this is unfair to clients and incorrect.  It is absolutely correct that the collaborative process will be cheaper than going to trial … Continue reading →

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Breakdown of the Collaborative Process

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

As an attorney who practices both Collaborative Divorce and traditional litigation I experience both the cause and the effect of the breakdown of the collaborative process. The main reasons that I see for the breakdown of the process is as … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

While traditionally collaborative divorce is thought of applying to the end of marriage, the collaborative process (or something very similar) can be used to help people begin their marriage.  Collaborative pre-nuptial agreements are the result of open communication and full … Continue reading →

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The “Happy Divorce”

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

Collaborative Divorce as a process for resolving divorce litigation is not what most people think of when they think of divorce. While the process can be difficult and is always emotional for the parties, it can oftern produce a “happy … Continue reading →

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