We are a two-partner practice working on divorce, custody and parenting time, mediation, and prenuptial agreements. Your first 30 minutes with us are free.
Or call (503) 555-0142, Monday to Friday, 9–5
Most people arrive worried about what they are walking into. Here is the half hour, to scale.
In your own words, at your own pace. Nothing you say obliges you to anything.
We ask about children, property, timing and safety, then explain how Oregon courts approach situations like yours and what the process would look like from here.
You leave knowing your realistic options, roughly how long each takes, how we would charge for it, and what to do next, even if that next step does not involve us.
There is no follow-up sales call. If you want us to act for you, we send a written engagement letter setting out the scope of work and how fees are charged. Nothing starts until you sign it.
Four kinds of family matter, all under Oregon law. If yours is not listed, ask in the consultation and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Dissolution of marriage in Oregon
Whether you and your spouse agree on most things or on very little, we explain the process from filing to judgment, and what each step asks of you.
Parenting plans, custody, child support
A parenting plan sets out where children live and when. We help you build one that fits your children's school weeks, your work and the distance between homes, and we help change one when life changes.
Reaching agreement outside court
In mediation, both of you sit down with a neutral mediator to work out property, support or parenting arrangements yourselves. We act as mediator for couples, or advise one of you while you mediate elsewhere, never both at once.
Mediation is not right for every family. Where there has been abuse or one person feels unable to speak freely, we will say so and suggest another route.
Before marriage, or after it
A prenuptial agreement records how you will handle property, debts and support if the marriage ends. We draft agreements, review ones drafted by the other side, and explain each clause in plain English.
Give yourselves time: an agreement signed in a hurry, close to the wedding, is easier to challenge later.
Every client works directly with one of us. We also review each other's cases, so a second partner knows your matter if one of us is away.
Partner · divorce and property
Ruth handles divorces where there is property, a business or retirement savings to divide. She would rather spend an hour explaining a settlement than have you sign something you do not understand.
She also drafts and reviews prenuptial agreements.
Partner · custody and mediation
Daniel works on custody, parenting time and child support, and acts as a mediator for couples who want to settle outside court. He speaks Spanish and English, and meets clients in either.
When a case has to go before a judge, he prepares parents for what the hearing will be like, step by step.
Bios are drafts for the partners to review. Portraits and bar admission years are still to be supplied.
Family matters are stressful enough without surprise invoices. You will know how a matter is charged before any work begins.
Free, 30 minutes, with a partner.
For work with a predictable shape, such as an uncontested divorce or drafting a prenuptial agreement, we quote one fixed price in writing.
Contested matters are billed hourly against a retainer. We give you a written estimate for each stage, and tell you before an estimate is exceeded.
Billed hourly and usually shared between both people, in whatever proportion you agree.
Itemised, in plain language: who did what, for how long, and why.
Tell us how to reach you and when suits you. We reply within one working day to arrange a time.
(503) 555-0142
Monday to Friday, 9:00–5:00
Call 911. A consultation request is not monitored around the clock.
| Monday–Friday | 9:00–5:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sunday | Closed |
Consultations by video can be arranged early morning or early evening on request.