Family Law

Family and financial matters can be complicated. Our goal is to make the legal process easier to understand while providing practical, personalized guidance. We help individuals and families throughout Central and Eastern Oregon with divorce, custody, support, protective orders, estate planning, and more.

Divorce & Legal Separation

We guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces and legal separations, including:

• Property and asset division
• Spousal support
• Child custody and parenting time
• Child support
• Temporary orders
• Unregistered domestic partnerships

Child Custody & Parenting Plans

We help parents create arrangements focused on their children’s best interests, including:

• Legal custody and decision-making
• Parenting time and schedules
• Holidays, exchanges, and communication
• Child support

Modifications & Enforcement

Life changes, and sometimes court orders need to change with it. We assist with:

• Custody and parenting plan modifications
• Child and spousal support modifications
• Enforcement of existing court orders
• Contempt proceedings

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Not every family law matter needs to be decided in a courtroom. When appropriate, we help clients pursue efficient, cooperative resolutions through:

• Mediation
• Negotiated settlements
• Collaborative divorce

Family Law Litigation

When an agreement cannot be reached, we are prepared to advocate for our clients in court through:

• Motions and hearings
• Discovery and evidence
• Courtroom advocacy
• Trial

Adoption & Parentage

We help families establish and protect important legal relationships through:

• Adoption
• Paternity and parentage matters
• Establishing parental rights and responsibilities

Domestic Violence & Protective Orders

When safety is at stake, timely legal guidance matters. We assist with:

• FAPA restraining orders
• Stalking protective orders
• DHS and child welfare matters

Estate Planning

Estate planning helps protect what you have built and provides clarity for the people you care about. We create personalized plans designed around each client’s family, finances, and goals.

Our estate planning services include:

• Wills and revocable living trusts
• Asset protection and wealth preservation
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
• Trust administration and probate
• Special needs and legacy planning

Every family is different. We focus on clear communication, practical solutions, and legal strategies tailored to your circumstances so you can move forward with confidence.