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Settlement:
In a consultation, I can
provide you with practical advice to help you find a
resolution that works for you and your family. If you
retain me as your lawyer, I will work with you in
resolving the case with your spouse or opposing counsel.
My goal is to help you reach a fair resolution through
settlement, without the unnecessary expense, stress and
delay of litigation. Throughout the divorce process, I
will explain the available legal options so that you may
pursue the result that works best for your family.
Litigation:
Unfortunately, not all
cases can be resolved through settlement. In many of
these cases, however, not all of the issues are in
dispute, so that litigation may only be necessary for
one or a couple of issues (for instance you may have
everything worked out, except for spousal support).
Sometimes the other side is so unreasonable that you
have no choice but to go to trial on one or more issues
in the case. I have been a practicing trial attorney for
over 10 years, and am comfortable and confident in the
courtroom. I was in court almost every working day
during my five plus years as a deputy district attorney.
If your case does not settle, be rest assured that I
will do everything in my power to limit the time and
expense incurred in trial, but that I will also provide
you competent and experienced representation in front of
the Judge.
Uncontested
Divorce:
Sometimes couples have
worked out an agreement prior to either person hiring an
attorney. Oftentimes, however, they have failed to fully
discuss all of the issues that need to be incorporated
into that agreement, and that may arise later on and
cause a dispute. I can’t count the number of times that
people represented themselves, only to call me years
later because a disagreement has arisen over something
that wasn’t covered adequately in the judgment. I always
try and work any prior unresolved issues out in hopes
that they too will be resolved through agreement of the
parties. If in fact all of the issues are uncontested, I
can draft the necessary paperwork quickly and work with
your spouse or opposing attorney in processing the
paperwork and navigating the court system efficiently,
at minimum cost to you. Though there is a 90-day waiting
period for divorces in Oregon, that is often waived, and
I have actually finalized divorces for people in under
48 hours.
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