Portland Divorce Court Lawyers

Providing Decades of Family Law Experience

At the law firm of DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP, our Portland divorce court attorneys can help you through a divorce and many other family legal matters. With decades of experience, we will handle your most sensitive matters with compassion and understanding. We are dedicated to resolving your problems amicably whenever possible, or through aggressive litigation when necessary.

If you are facing the prospect of divorce or have another family issue that needs resolving, we can help. Contact our Oregon family law lawyers online or call 503-297-9600 to schedule a meeting to discuss your situation.

We Handle a Wide Range of Family Law Areas

Our Portland child custody attorneys have a wide range of experience in a number of practice areas, including:

Divorce : Ending a marriage is not easy. We will listen closely to your story and gather the details through communication, not by having you fill out a form. Whether you have an uncontested divorce that can be settled through divorce mediation or a contentious matter that must go through court, you can rest assured that we will fight to protect your best interests.

Annulments : In some cases, a divorce may not be necessary and an annulment may be a better option for your situation. We will review the circumstances of your marriage and let you know whether this may better serve you.

Legal separations : There are certain situations where married couples may wish to separate, yet still remain legally married. We will guide you through this process and let you know exactly what it means for you.

Domestic partnerships : When people who are not legally married, but have been involved in a long-term relationship or have registered as domestic partners split up, it can be difficult to determine how property is to be divided. We will represent your interests to help ensure an equitable division.

Child custody : We will aggressively advocate for your interests in child custody disputes. We will work diligently to reach a resolution that is in the best interests of the children and the family. We can help with legal custody, physical custody, parenting time agreements and relocation matters.

Parental visitation and parenting rights : It is the policy of Oregon to assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best interests of the child. At DeBast, McFarland & Richardson, LLP, we believe that a spirit of cooperation can make the difference in a dispute over parental visitation rights.

Changing custody and parenting plans : When your circumstances substantially change, we can seek a modification of custody and parenting plans as long as it is in the best interests of your children.

Child support : We will work closely with you to ensure that you understand your child support rights and obligations.

Alimony/spousal support : Issues concerning money can become extremely contentious. An otherwise uncontested divorce can turn into a war, requiring you to secure diligent and dedicated legal advocacy.

Division of property : Our business savvy helps us resolve sophisticated and complex problems related to dividing marital property.

Premarital and post marital agreements : The drafting of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement requires an attention to detail that boilerplate forms off of the Internet do not address. You need to ensure that your assets are protected and we can help.

Restraining orders and domestic violence : While many individuals are victims of domestic violence, we also see a number of clients who are falsely accused. Battles over divorce and child custody can result in someone being wrongfully forced from their family home.

Divorce modifications : Your legal needs do not end with the finalization of your divorce decree. When circumstances in life change, we can help you seek support modifications and other modifications.

Probate : When a loved one passes away, your time should be focused on grieving, rather than legal matters. We will work to lessen your stress by guiding you through the probate administration process. We also serve as legal counsel in matters of probate litigation.

Guardianships and conservatorships : In some circumstances, it may become necessary to put legal documentation in place to safeguard an incapacitated loved one's personal and financial affairs. We can help you make certain that your loved one's interests are protected, allowing them to continue to live a life of dignity.

Call for a Consultation With a Multnomah County Support Modification Attorney

We are available to meet all of your family law needs. Contact our Portland divorce court lawyers online or call 503-297-9600 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case.