My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland. I've been practicing law here in Oregon since 1992. It's not a secret. Most people find their legal process of divorce to be confusing, anxiety-producing, expensive and dare I say, stressful. It doesn't help at all, that it ...

Why should I settle my divorce case? Do most cases settle and not go to trial? Welcome to the Settlement edition of “Doing Divorce Differently.” My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. Most divorce cases ...

I am done with my wife. How long will it take to divorce her? And, why does it take so long anyways? Welcome to the Scheduling edition of “Doing Divorce Differently.” My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon ...

Should I settle my divorce with my spouse? Welcome to the Risk of Trial edition of “Doing Divorce Differently.” My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. As an attorney, I have lost cases I should ...

What is an attorney trust fund? Welcome to the Trust Fund edition of “Doing Divorce Differently.” My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. Many divorce attorneys ask for a retainer of $3,000 or more “to get ...

Do I need a divorce lawyer in Portland or can I do it myself? Welcome to the Pro Se edition of “Doing Divorce Differently.” My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. There are about 13,000 divorces ...

Is divorce mediation really necessary? And, what is mediation anyways? Welcome to the Mediation edition of Doing Divorce Differently. My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. By law, parties to a lawsuit are required to ...

My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992. Divorce is difficult and sometimes, during a divorce process, couples are unable to come to an agreement with their spouse. In this case, you may want to hire a ...

After submitting information about your background, the marriage, the kids, and after submitting information about the issues you intend to raise, and about the assets and debts, the parties are ready for the Pre-Mediation Conference. Will I be required to mediate? And, what is mediation anyways? Welcome to the Mediation ...

How do I find a good divorce attorney in Oregon?My name is Steven Leskin. I am a divorce attorney in Portland, Oregon. I have been practicing in Oregon since 1992.In the divorce attorney realm, I have noticed that there are three kinds of attorneys. There are the social workers, the ...