Spousal Support and Retirement Benefits (Family Law Book 5)

The fifth volume in the Oregon State Bar’s Family Law series, Spousal Support and Retirement Benefits, focuses on issues related to spousal support and division of retirement benefits in divorce. Written by Oregon lawyers for Oregon lawyers, this book includes meticulous citation to statutes, rules, and case law that are the source of the law in these areas. Whether you want to better understand what your lawyer is talking about or to represent yourself in a divorce case, this book will provide you with the answers you need.

Chapter 1 addresses spousal support (sometimes called alimony). It covers types of spousal support, factors affecting the amount and duration of spousal support, tax matters related to spousal support, and other issues related to the award or denial of spousal support. It also includes a chart of court cases involving spousal support and the specific facts and awards in each case.

Chapter 2 addresses various types of retirement benefits, including defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, military retirement benefits, federal civilian employee pensions, Oregon state and local government plans (PERS, OPSRP, and more), social security benefits, and individual retirement accounts.

Each book in the Family Law series also includes a helpful Quick Reference Guide to help you get the most use out of this comprehensive legal resource.