"Divorce is not an end to the family;

   it is the reorganization of the family"

The family continues long after the ending of the marriage but in a different form.  Studies have shown that children thrive when there is a non hostile approach used by parents during the dissolution process.

Lillian Quinn has been Oregon Bar Certified since 1992.  She is an attorney and counselor of law who can provide a range of specific services if parents are willing to work together to reach solutions in which the whole family benefits.

Who would benefit from the non hostile approach?

• People with children who understand they are parents for life regardless of the newly reorganized family.  Even if not all the issues are agreed upon, mediation is a positive tool to encourage compromise by both parties.  This will make for a win/win situation especially for the children.

• People who want to try to avoid the cost and devastation of litigation.  Litigation involves a Judge making the decisions as opposed to the parties themselves.  A typical trial where custody is at issue can cost each party an average of $25,000 for attorney fees and costs.  Wouldn't this money be better spent on the children?

• People with or without children who want to part in a non hostile manner with an equitable division of their assets and liabilities.

• People who want an economical savings and feel comfortable with limited legal services.