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The Alternative to Divorce Court in Portland, Oregon

Divorce mediation helps you and your spouse reach a fair agreement together, without spending months, or years in court, and tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys.

Steven Leskin has practiced law in Portland, Oregon for more than three decades and holds an impressive 4.8-star rating across 28 Google reviews. Unlike some firms where the mediator and the attorney are two different people, or where the mediator cannot assist with the legal process, Steven is experienced at both. He is licensed to practice law in Oregon and is a respected and sought after divorce mediator. Steven created One Day Divorce mediation on the conviction that the divorce process should not cost tens of thousands of dollars and should be as quick and convenient as possible during difficult times.

Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral mediator helps both spouses reach a divorce agreement together, without going to court.

Is Divorce Mediation Right for You?

Mediation works best for couples who agree that the marriage is over and are looking for a cooperative solution to resolve their differences. Through the One Day Divorce Mediation process, couples will resolve their differences over support, property division, payment of debts, parenting plans, child support, and the real estate. If, after a day of mediation, the spouses cannot agree, the mediator makes the final end of marriage decisions ensuring that the process is completed on schedule and on budget.

The One Day Divorce Mediation process is not the right fit for every situation. If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or will not cooperate in good faith, your divorce should be in the courts. If your financial situation is complicated or there are complex medical or competency issues, you should hire a divorce attorney. The Oregon courts provide legal protections that a private process cannot.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Compare Your Divorce Mediation Options

Three paths, depending on how much guidance you need. Here’s what each one covers.

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DIVORCE MEDIATION

One Day Divorce Mediation

  • For couple who have property, support, real estate differences to resolve.
  • One day mediation session with a neutral, independent and objective mediator, no courtroom necessary.
  • Resolved in weeks, on schedule and on budget, with binding arbitration in the event there is no agreement.
  • You will be done on schedule and on budget.
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GUIDED SELF-SERVICE

Digital Divorce Navigation

  • Best for couples who already agree and just need help finishing the paperwork
  • Guided online questionnaires: we prepare and file the documents for you
  • Available with or without a one-hour attorney consultation
  • For combined assets under $250,000, with no business or retirement accounts to divide
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FASTEST PATH

Smooth Sailing Uncontested Divorce

  • For couples who just need the court to divorce them.
  • Best for couple who have personal property and debts to divide.
  • Not available where there are children, real property or retirement accounts.
  • We complete the court required documents for you to e-sign and file with the court.
  • The fastest and most affordable of the three plans.
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Divorce Mediation is private, faster and far less expensive than traditional divorce litigation.

See the Differences at a Glance

Not sure which one fits? This side-by-side breaks down who each option is built for.

One Day Divorce Mediation Digital Divorce Navigation Smooth Sailing Uncontested Divorce
Best for Couples with property, support, or parenting-time questions to resolve Couples who agree but want a guided process to finish the divorce process Couples who can agree on the division of personal property and debt
Assets / complexity For couples with less than two million in assets Under $250,000 combined, no self- employment, pensions/401(k) Minimal, no real assets or debts to divide
How it's handled Virtual* mediation session with a mediator Online guided questionnaires, attorney-prepared filing Online questionnaire, attorney-prepared filing
Timeline 6-8 weeks (plus court time) As little as one week (plus court time) As little as one week (plus court time)
Court appearance Not required Not required Not required

*In person available under limited circumstances and at additional cost. Call for information.

Ready to Talk Through Your Options?

A free consultation with our office tells you exactly which path fits your situation, and roughly what it will cost and how long it will take, before you decide anything.

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You and your spouse decide the outcome, not a judge

Private, convenient and build around cooperation

One person, an attorney and mediator, from start to finish

Do You Have To Go To Court To Get A Divorce in Oregon?

Going to court (or not) depends on the nature of your divorce. Oregon Divorce Mediation Services offer divorce options that may not require you to go to court to finalize your divorce. For spouses looking to navigate divorce cooperatively, confidently, and civilly, you may want to consider our services available to Oregon residents who are looking for:

  • Cooperative divorce alternatives to traditional litigation
  • Starting or finalizing divorce settlements and uncontested divorce civilly
  • Require confidential remote guidance for your divorce settlement or uncontested divorce process
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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what people ask most before scheduling a consultation.

Q. How do I file for divorce in Oregon?

Every Oregon divorce, mediated or not, is filed under ORS Chapter 107 and requires court process and a judge’s signature to finalize. Oregon Divorce Mediation Services prepares and files the court documents as part of all three services below, so you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Q. What’s the difference between divorce mediation and going to court?

In mediation, you and your spouse work with a neutral attorney-mediator to reach your own agreement, privately and on your own schedule. In court, a judge you’ve never met decides for you, in a public proceeding that can take months or years.

Q. Where does Oregon Divorce Mediation Services provide services?

Statewide, with dedicated service in Beaverton, Bend, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Medford, Salem, and West Linn. The office is in Portland, but nearly every consultation and mediation session happens by video, so couples across Oregon work with Steven the same way Portland clients do. Also serving:

Beaverton · Bend · Eugene · Gresham · Hillsboro · Lake Oswego · Medford · Salem · West Linn

Q. Do we have to meet in person?

No. All meetings are held online. For couples who prefer (or need) to mediate in person, extra fees may apply.

Q. What is One Day Divorce Mediation?

One Day Divorce Mediation is a unique process developed by Steven Leskin. It utilizes a hybrid mediation/binding arbitration process to resolve conflicts between spouses in one day. Following a preparation period, spouses meet to discuss the assets, liabilities, income of the marriage and then two weeks later, mediate with a neutral and independent mediator to finalize their divorce agreement. If the parties cannot agree during mediation, the mediation becomes a “binding arbitration” and the arbitrator (the mediator) makes the final decisions.

Q. What is Digital Divorce Navigation?

A guided, online process for couples who already agree on the terms of their divorce and need help completing the paperwork correctly, with attorney-prepared filing at the end.

Q. What is Smooth Sailing Uncontested Divorce?

The simplest and fastest of the three paths, built for couples with no real assets or debts left to divide, who just need their agreement filed and finalized.

FREE ZOOM WEBINAR: OREGON DIVORCE SCHOOL

Free Webinar: What Cooperative Divorce Looks Like in Oregon

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How the Court Decides Custody of the Children

Hosted by Attorney Steven Leskin. A calm, no-pressure walkthrough of what mediation actually looks like, so you know exactly what to expect before you ever schedule a consultation.

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Oregon Divorce School: How the Court Decides Custody of the Children
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Call or use the contact form to schedule a consultation to discuss which divorce mediation process is for you. There is no charge for this consultation. By the end of the call, you will know when your divorce can be finalized and how much it will cost. You will feel better.

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