Our Services
In Oregon, there are many ways to divorce, establish support and custody, and modify original orders. DBMA strives to offer modern and nuanced options suited to prospective clients’ particular goals and budgets. DBMA offers the following options and services:
Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law is quickly gaining momentum as a healthy way to divorce or establish custody while preserving positive relationships. Both parties hire attorneys and agree not to go to court, thereby avoiding the arbitrary and uncertain outcomes of Court litigation. Settlements are achieved that best meet the specific needs of the family. Collaborative law employs non-adversarial and multidisciplinary approaches to conflict resolution creating peaceful, win-win situations for couples and their children. This approach reduces cost compared to the traditional litigated case.
Mediation
Mediation is more widely used and often court required process in which two parties work with one neutral professional, a mediator, to resolve their conflict. Mediation is a cost-effective negotiation process.
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Traditional Litigation
This is the traditional court process. A case is filed and parties go through various discovery and negotiation processes. If the parties cannot settle, the ultimate decision-maker is a judge or arbitrator. Nine times out of ten, parties settle their cases.
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Cooperative Law
This is a blend of traditional litigation and collaborative law. A case can be pending while parties agree to work cooperatively to reach a settlement. If a settlement is not reached, the parties may proceed to court for resolution.
Limited Scope Services
Whether you are looking for a one-time consultation, a second opinion, assistance in drafting documents, a letter written on your behalf, legal research, attorney review of a mediated agreement, attorney support through a mediation process, self-represented litigant coaching or other unbundled services, DBMA can provide the level of service best suited to your needs.
Attorney Assisted Negotiation
In cases that only involve spousal support or division of property, courts are requiring parties to participate in some form of alternative dispute resolution. DBMA offers assistance with these types of negotiations by phone or in person.
Premarital, Cohabitation and Postnuptial Agreements
Any couple who brings personal or business assets to the marriage can benefit from a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements are advantageous because they preserve the expectations of the parties and prevent surprises in a divorce. These agreements can also make specific provisions for future income, property, inheritances and debt. Options are virtually limitless in a prenuptial agreement, except for limiting child support, child custody and visitation. Cohabitation and postnuptial agreements are also beneficial. While not covered in state statues, they are enforceable.