• Collaborative Divorce Attorney Oregon

• Portland Collaborative Divorce Lawyer

Mr. C. Sean Stephens and Mr. Daniel Margolin are the principals in the law firm of Stephens Margolin, P.C.  The firm practices in Multnomah County (Portland, Downtown Portland), Clackamas County (Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City), Washington County (Aloha, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin), Columbia County (St. Helens, Scappose), Yamhill County and all other areas in Oregon.  The firm represents clients in the collaborative divorce process.  

For contact information, visit the firm's website at http://www.stephensmargolin.com/.  Also, please view the firm's blog at www.oregondivorceblog.com After consulting with the firm and considering a collaborative approach to resolving your family law dispute, if you find that you really need aggressive legal representation, Mr. Margolin and Mr. Stephens may choose to represent you in a more traditional litigation approach. You will have the opportunity to assess your needs together, and make a powerful decision on how to handle your family law matter. Divorce, separation, child custody disputes, child support modifications, and relocation are all areas in which the firm is experienced, and will work with you to determine which dispute resolution path will best suite your needs.

As a collaborative divorce lawyers and collaborative divorce attorneys, Mr. Margolin and Mr. Stephens practice as part of a team of trained professionals who work with a divorcing couple to make the divorce transition as painless as possible. All professionals on the team are trained in the "Collaborative Divorce" method which is an interdisciplinary team approach that supports the whole system while attending to the emotional needs of the individuals involved.  Please view the following collaborative practice groups that the firm partners with:  Collaborative Practice Northwest and Portland Collaborative Law Group. 

The end of a marriage or relationship can be tragic enough. Often, the process of divorcing only adds to the pain. You and your spouse or partner may come to see each other as adversaries and the divorce as a battleground. You may experience feelings of confusion, anger, loss, and conflict. Under such circumstances, you might find it difficult to see an end to divorce, much less imagine a hopeful future afterwards.

With Collaborative Divorce, it doesn't have to be that way. Collaborative Divorce is process-oriented towards the post-divorce living and relating. This approach draws upon the inherent strengths of the individuals and addresses power struggles with the goal of personal empowerment and positive choice for all involved.

There is no court involvement in Collaborative Divorce, so costs are much less than traditional divorce. In addition, you make decisions about your family, not a judge. The American Bar Association recently published an article on the cost benefits of using a collaborative divorce lawyer.(http://www.abajournal.com/weekly/kinder_gentler_collaborative_divorce_also_costs_less ).

Call Stephens Margolin, P.C. for more information about oregon collaborative divorce and to schedule a consultation.  The firm also represents clients in traditional divorce cases and family law appeals.  At the consultation he will assess whether collaborative divorce is the best process for your family.  You can email the firm for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .