Family Law

• Divorce
  A way to get to know our firm, to experience a brief overview on Oregon divorce law, and as a resource for our clients. It is our continuing goal to work with our clients to help clarify, explain, and interpret the steps that you must go through during the divorce process. To achieve that goal, we have prepared articles that answer many of the questions that our clients typically ask. We hope you find our articles helpful, but caution that they are not a substitute for legal advice on your specific situation. Contact us for specific advice on the best course to follow in your particular case.
• Child Support
  In Oregon, the court uses a strict formula to set the amount of support to be paid from one parent to the other on behalf of a child. Child support is thus typically the result of a fairly mathematical equation. Each party enters into the variables of that equation dollar figures that apply to their particular case and the calculator sets a final child support award.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Our attorneys in Salem have expertise in handling marital dissolution proceedings in the Salem area involving child custody, parenting time, division of property, complex tax aspects, and challenging legal issues.
• Paternity
  O ur law firm in Salem has extensive experience in divorce, custody, support and paternity cases and have highly qualified and seasoned litigators.
• Premarital Agreement
  U nfortunately in our society today, marriage unions are often broken. When divorce becomes the only option, couples often disagree concerning how a division of property should be made. One way to avoid the bulk of the potential legal costs and emotional toll is to enter into a premarital agreement before marriage.
• Spousal Support
  Oregon courts can provide for spousal support (alimony) following a divorce. The criteria considered in an award of spousal support include...
• Legal Separation

Criminal Law

• Restraining Order
  Under the terms of Oregon’s Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA), you can obtain a Physical Abuse Restraining Order against your spouse if you believe there is a genuine physical danger to you or to your children. This is something that should not be taken lightly and should be discussed with us in advance.