LILLIAN QUINN

Attorney and Counselor of Law

Lillian, who was born and raised in Helena Montana, graduated from the University of Montana with a BA in English and a BA in Theatre and taught high school students before attending law school.  She graduated from Northwestern School of Law/Lewis and Clark, in Portland, OR in 1992.  She immediately passed the bar and has been certified to practice law by the State of Oregon since 1992.

 Lillian practiced traditional family law in Portland, Oregon and saw first hand the devastation of litigation on families and individuals.  She felt that there had to be a better way.  When she moved to Bend and opened up her practice in the summer of 2003, she was determined to offer people the chance to avoid litigation.  Lillian started “Non Hostile Family Law” with the intention of providing a low cost humane way to go through the divorce process.  She empowers people with legal knowledge so that they can make their own decisions.  She is a skilled negotiator and mediator.  Lillian’s clients are able to make informed decisions as opposed to having a Judge make those same decisions.

 Lillian strongly feels that “Divorce is not an end to the family; it is the reorganization of the family”.  Studies have shown that children thrive when there is a non-hostile approach used by parents during the divorce process.  People without children will benefit by going through the process in a non-hostile manner.  People who want an economical savings and emotional well being can benefit from the limited legal services she provides.

Lillian offers two services:

1)  Limited Legal Services – Lillian represents the Petitioner (wife or husband) and takes them through the divorce process.  Litigation is not part of the agreement.  At any time, the other spouse can seek legal counsel.  She works to provide an environment where the parties can negotiate and come to decisions themselves.  She provides information on spousal support, how to split the assets and debt,  and how to calculate child support, etc.  Most clients finish the divorce process in a 2 to 3 month period for a low cost flat fee. If the parties are willing, Lillian will meet with both Husband and Wife in the initial consultation.

2)  Mediation – Lillian acts as the attorney/mediator working with both the Husband and Wife to see if a compromise can be achieved regarding the issues facing the couple.  She acts as a neutral party and helps the parties understand the law and what a Judge might rule.  It is understood that the mediator has no power to decide disputed issues for the parties and tries to help the parties themselves reach a fair agreement.  Lillian can draft up a Marital Settlement Agreement but she will be unable to draft the other documents for the divorce and another attorney’s service will be needed.  After mediating, it would be unfair for her to represent just one party.