A Collaborative Approach to Divorce in Oregon
Some level of stress is to be expected during the process of obtaining a divorce. A family is separating, parenting arrangements must be made for children, property must be divided and finances must be arranged.
At Fiscus & Stoneman, LLP, located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, our approach to divorce and other family disputes focuses on a collaborative approach. Our attorneys, each of whom has more than 25 years of legal experience, work carefully with each of our divorce clients.
Our goal is to use well-developed dispute resolution procedures to help our client reach an acceptable agreement with the other spouse in the most efficient manner possible. Our experienced attorneys provide compassionate assistance to help guide our clients through the divorce process.
In almost all cases, a negotiated divorce agreement is more successful in the long run than a hard-fought court battle in which a judge ends up with the power to determine the future of the spouse's children, the division of property, and financial matters like spousal support (also called alimony). However, despite our best efforts, sometimes negotiation is not the answer. In those cases, our attorneys will aggressively protect your interests in court.
Divorce Attorneys Who Are Also Advocates for Children
At Fiscus & Stoneman, we believe that the welfare of any children of the marriage should be a high priority during the process of obtaining a divorce. A collaborative approach to the divorce process is usually better for children than an adversarial battle. Negotiated divorce agreements, including carefully crafted parenting plans, give children an excellent opportunity to continue in healthy relationships with both parents.
Our attorneys are both members of the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), and we are actively involved in child advocacy projects through the Oregon state courts.
Our child-centered focus makes Fiscus & Stoneman an excellent choice for a spouse who is seeking a way through the divorce process that will cause minimal damage to the children.
Skilled Divorce Lawyers With Advanced Training in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Negotiation, especially during the emotionally heated time of a divorce proceeding, takes special skill. Our attorneys both have advanced training in family law negotiation and mediation. Each is a member of the Oregon Mediation Association.
Contact Fiscus & Stoneman, LLP
If you are considering divorce, we encourage you to contact our office for an appointment. In any divorce case, early discussions with an experienced divorce lawyer can help you build a strategy for the divorce process that will help keep the proceedings smooth and trouble-free.
To schedule an appointment, during which we can discuss the basics of your legal problem and how our office may be able to assist you, call 503-747-2765 or send us an e-mail.
