Mediation

Divorce is expensive.  There are two ways to pay for a divorce: a flat fee (or fixed fee) and hourly fees. So, which way is best? Let's explore the differences between flat fee vs. hourly fee divorce. At Mediation Northwest,…

In every consultation I am asked, “What are the steps for a successful divorce mediation?”  After you have selected your divorce mediator, you initially feel relief, which is immediately followed by a panicked thought: “Now what?”  With over 24 years…

I’ve been an Oregon divorce attorney-mediator for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen just about every mistake people make in marriage.  Infidelity is the biggest. You CAN save your marriage after infidelity – IF (capital IF) both people are…

Divorce sucks. Even if you are amicable, it still sucks. In a divorce, you need to consider what needs to be negotiated and then how to negotiate it. Let’s start with what needs to be negotiated.I have simplified the law…

You finally pulled the trigger for a divorce, and you desperately long to feel loved again.  I know because I’ve been there, too. And I can tell you… you need time to heal.  The hard truth is that you can’t…

Every marriage is different, and some of them don’t last forever. Although the end of a marriage is sad, it’s also true that many times… most times… there is no shame in it.  If you’re contemplating a divorce in Oregon,…

If you live in Oregon and are thinking about getting a divorce, divorce mediation is an option you should consider. No matter how long you have been married or your assets, mediation almost always produces better results. Here at Mediation…

Divorce can be a difficult, expensive, and lengthy process, which is why divorce mediation is a good option for couples to avoid dragging things out. Not only is divorce mediation less likely to produce animosity, it is often much less…