Oregon Divorce
Differences between Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Arbitration
Divorce mediation, arbitration and collaborative divorce are three different processes to resolve a couple’s differences during a divorce. They each have pros and cons. There is also a hybrid practice involving mediation and arbitration, and this is the process my office uses. Mediation is a structure discussion between two parties ...
Establishing Financial Values in Oregon Divorce Mediation
It is axiomatic in a lawsuit that both parties have access to the same information. The Oregon courts in particular frown on trial by ambush or surprise. The legal process to ensure that both sides have the same information is called “discovery.” In a family law case, I view discovery ...
