Family law · Portland, Oregon
Separating is hard. Your next step doesn’t have to be.
We help people in Portland through divorce, custody and support with calm advice, plain English and fixed fees wherever we can.
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Se habla español
Our approach
Mediation first. Court only when it is truly needed.
Where are you right now?
Start from where you are, not from the beginning.
Every family arrives at a different moment. Pick yours to see what usually matters first.
1
Thinking about it
Take a breath. Learn where the money is, keep a calm record and get one private consultation before you decide anything.
Guides for this stage
2
Just separated
Agree the short-term basics: where the children sleep and who pays which bill. Write it down, and ask about temporary orders.
Guides for this stage
3
Already filed
Watch the deadlines, gather your financial documents and consider whether mediation could settle the case.
Guides for this stage
4
After the decree
Life changes. If the parenting plan or support no longer fits your family, it can usually be updated.
Guides for this stage
How we help
Built around family law, and nothing else.
All services
Uncontested divorce
You both agree, or nearly agree, and want it done properly, quickly and for a fixed fee.
Contested divorce
When you cannot agree, we protect your interests firmly and keep the process as calm and short as it can be.
Custody & parenting plans
A parenting plan built around your children’s real week, so it still works when they are older.
Child & spousal support
Clear calculations, explained line by line, so you understand what is fair before you agree to it.
Mediation & collaborative divorce
Reach your own agreement with a neutral mediator, or a collaborative team, and stay out of court.
Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
A short, clear agreement about money and property, written before or during your marriage.
Adoption & guardianship
Step-parent, relative and adult adoptions, and guardianships for children who need a stable home.
Modifications & enforcement
Change an order when life has changed, or enforce one that is not being followed.
Fixed fees
Know the price before you start.
Many matters can be handled for a flat fee, agreed in writing. When a case needs hourly work, we tell you the likely range first.
All fees and rates
Uncontested divorce
Most chosen
$3,500
flat fee
For couples who agree on the main points and want it done properly.
Private first call and written plan
Settlement agreement and parenting plan
All court forms and filing
Two rounds of revisions
Final judgment sent to you
Mediation
$2,400
per couple
A neutral mediator helps you both reach your own agreement.
Separate screening calls
Up to four joint sessions of 2 hours
Written memorandum of agreement
Session notes after each meeting
Prenuptial agreement
$2,800
flat fee
A clear agreement about money and property before the wedding.
Goals meeting
Disclosure checklist and schedules
Drafting and negotiation with your partner’s lawyer
Signing meeting
How we work
Mediation first. Court when it is needed.
Most families never need a trial. We start with the calmest route that protects you, and we prepare properly in case it does not work.
1
Listen first
The first call is about your family, not our process. You leave it knowing your options and the likely cost.
2
Agree where you can
Negotiation and mediation settle most cases, cost less and are easier on the children.
3
Stand firm where you must
When agreement is not possible, we prepare early and present your case clearly to the court.
The people you will work with
A small team. You will always know who is handling your case.
Meet everyone
In their words
What clients tell us afterwards.
“I came in expecting a fight. Claire helped us settle in three sessions, and our kids barely noticed the change in routine.”
Mother of two, mediation
“Daniel wrote a parenting plan around my son’s hockey schedule. Three years on, we have never needed to change it.”
Father, custody case
“Every invoice matched the quote. After the year I had, not having to worry about the bill meant a lot.”
Client, uncontested divorce
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Guides
Plain-English answers, reviewed by our lawyers.
All guides
Already filed
7 min read
Financial disclosure: what it involves and how to prepare
Both sides must share their financial information. Here is how to make it painless.
After the decree
4 min read
Changing a parenting plan after the judgment
Children grow and lives change. Here is how to update a plan without starting over.
Already filed
5 min read
Mediation or court? How to choose
Most families never need a trial. Here is how to tell which path fits your situation.
Questions
The things people ask us first.
Something else on your mind? Ask it on your first call. There are no silly questions here.
Is the first call really free?
Will my spouse find out that I contacted you?
Do I have to go to court?
How much will it cost?
How long does a divorce take?
Can I pay in instalments?
Talk it through, privately.
A free 20-minute call with a family lawyer. You choose how we contact you, and nothing you say commits you to anything.