Rogue Family Law

We've written a lot about settling cases (since that’s how over 95% of cases end) but I know you may be like other Rogue Family Law customers who are by an uncooperative spouse, co-parent or domestic partner. Chances are you’ll be in the majority of cases that settle out of court even if it doesn’t seem like your situation will end up in settlement now. That’s because even an unreasonable partner may see the light and decide to compromise to get some things to avoid losing it all by a judge who sees things differently. Adding to your frustration may be fear about what you don’t know about trials. As I often recommend, the best cure for this is to go to court and watch someone else’s trial so you can take some of the mystery out of it. Since trials are getting rarer and rarer, you may just want to spend a day watching weekly “motion calendars.” (Motions are like mini trials so you can get an idea of what to expect if you’re in a county with very few trials). But let's say you still think you'll need to go to trial in your case rather than mediation and settlement. If so, then you have four options available to you in Oregon. You probably know the word "trial" and likely also know what it means. But just to be sure, let’s define "trial" as the process used to decide legal cases when people can't agree. During a trial, both sides present their case to a judge, who listens to the facts and then decides your case. There are different kinds of trials in Oregon family cases: ➡️ Traditional trial with lawyers ➡️Traditional trial without lawyers ➡️Arbitration ➡️Informal trial At Rogue Family Law, we provide a Legal Orientation, a Going to Trial Workshop, and Legal Consulting which can help you prepare for an Informal Trial in Oregon. We also have our breakthrough Document Portal which helps you create legal documents the easy way, letting you create custom court documents by filling out a simple questionnaire. Contact us to learn more about your options. 💡 Understanding the type of trial you're facing helps you prepare better. Knowing the process can make it less overwhelming and increase your chances of a favorable outcome. And don’t forget to go to the courthouse and watch a few trials or hearings. The more familiar the process, the less intimidating it will be when it’s your turn. And when you're ready to get one-on-one and on-demand education and assistance with your case, contact us. We can't go to court with you, but we can make it so that you feel informed, supported, and empowered in your case. Apply today at RogueFamilyLaw.com to learn more.

Legal deserts are a problem. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Like food and medical deserts, resource shortages in wide stretches of the United States make it hard for people who live in rural areas. According to the American Bar Association, there are over 1.3 million lawyers in the United States (as of January, 2023). But those numbers aren’t spread evenly. Some states -- like New York and Massachusetts -have almost 10 lawyers for every 1,000 people. Oregon has less than 3 per 1,000 people. It can be even harder to find legal help depending on where you live within a state; over 40 percent of all counties nationwide have 1 or no lawyers. 📌 Oregon follows this trend. According to the Oregon Bar 2022 Survey, 50% of all of members of the Oregon Bar are in Portland and the Tri-County area. The percentage of lawyers in the 17 counties that make up Eastern Oregon is only 5.3%; there are fewer than 4% in the 4 counties of Southern Oregon; and only 2% in Oregon’s 6 coastal counties. The 2020 Pandemic added to these differences and shortages as fewer lawyers were admitted and others retired early. Family law in particular has seen declines in the number of people working in this area over the last 5 years. (according to IBIS World Industry reports) These numbers square with what I’ve been hearing from Rogue Family Law customers. Many report that after calling around (in some cases calling over a dozen firms), they’ve been unable to find a lawyer taking new cases. Others have told me that they found someone but have to wait weeks or months for an appointment. 📌 What does this mean for you if you are in that situation? Don’t despair. You can “start” your case even if you are still waiting to find a lawyer or are waiting for your appointment date to arrive. If you’ve read my other posts, you know that there are plenty of things you can and should start doing before you see your lawyer. (🧵 Keep reading in the comments)

Looking to modify #Custody and #ParentingTime in #Oregon? Here's what you should know: 📌 The following facts would likely support a modification ✅ Joint Custody: Failure or refusal to cooperate is a change in circumstances for purposes of modification of joint custody ✅Gross moral misconduct of parent ✅Actual Custody given to third party: Babysitting arrangements necessary for work do not constitute delegation of parenting sufficient for a custody change ✅Neglect by Custodial parent even when the child is well-cared for by third parties ✅Endangerment by Custodial Parent - marriage to violent criminal, exposure of children to likely risk of potential violence, excessive drinking, failure to provide for the child’s basic needs ✅Instability of custodial parent – single move not enough but repeated and unsettling moves if detriment is shown ✅Improvement in the noncustodial parent’s situation may be sufficient to change custody when the original custody decision was based on the comparative deficiencies of the parents when coupled with a deterioration in the custodial parent’s living situation and the children’s unstructured and unstable lives 📌 The following facts would NOT be likely to support a modification ✅Remarriage of parent – not without showing of detriment such as risk to child. ✅Parental alienation or interference - if adverse emotional effect although courts prefer other enforcement mechanism ✅Hostility between parents does not justify a change of custody because a change in custody will not improve parental relations. ✅Wishes of the child absent other proof probably would not support a modification ✅Neither the statute or cases provide specific guidance for determining modifications of noncustodial parenting time. However, the same analysis for custody modifications would apply. Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/erWqj6fZ #FamilyLaw #Divorce #Oregon #OregonLawyer #LawyersOfOregon #Children #ChildCustody

📌 Our products and services are carefully designed to help reduce the overwhelm and complexity of the law, rather than add to it. To that end, every product we offer gives you the tools, tips, and information you need to move forward with confidence. 💡 Understandable Legal Information for Oregon Residents In all of our products and our coaching/consulting, we translate the confusing legal jargon and big words into easy-to-understand, practical information you can actually use today. 📝 Hands-On Resources to Keep Moving Forward Our Orientation and Workshops include hands-on resources in the form of a workbook so you can go from learning mode to action mode and make progress in your case. We also make sure you know which Document Portal Workflows make sense for that part of your case, so you can keep moving forward. 🤝 Affordable, Pay-as-You-Go Help All of our tools, products, and services are "a la carte," meaning that you pay as you go with no surprise billing or retainers. 😀 Get Answers to Your Questions You don't need to pay thousands to discuss a legal strategy with our lawyer thanks to our Case Management Coaching, Legal Consultations, and other services which can get you legal answers quickly - no retainer required. 📖 Learning Your Way We know that not everyone learns the same way, which is why we provide information in multiple modalities via text, video lecture, hands-on exercises, and recorded audio so you can learn your way. 👋 No More "we're too busy to help" Unlike traditional family law firms, we don't take on complete cases from end-to-end, so we are able to assist more Oregon residents than if we took on cases in the traditional way. 💗 You Stay in Control of Your Case Ultimately, you decide the direction of your family law case at every stage, including whether you settle in mediation, go to an IDRT, or go to traditional trial. You can also purchase as much or as little help as you need, in the way you need it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePRVnkvz

Many don't choose unbundled help (like what we offer at Rogue Family Law) because they believe that not having a "traditional" lawyer is basically like going alone. The reality couldn't be farther from the truth. Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/eZr9Dwjq

💬 Let’s assume that you don’t want to 100% DIY your legal issue because you need help about how to go through the process, make decisions and create the right legal documents. You many want information about the kind of things a judge can order or want to talk through options and figure out solutions. What are your choices in this scenario? Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/eEnjYKxV #RogueFamilyLaw #OregonFamilyLaw #LawyersOfOregon #LawyersOfFB #Divorce #DivorceHelp #HireAttorney #HireLawyer #Lawyer #Law #Unbundled #DIY #DIYDivorce

How do you share “custody” of pets in a divorce or separation in #Oregon? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyaeP9vu Unlike furniture or other belongings, your pets are mobile so you can both spend time with them. Unlike children, they don’t have school schedules to disrupt. In short, pets don’t have to be an all or nothing consideration. It will benefit everyone to avoid weaponizing a pet, fighting over them, or denying all the many benefits of pet ownership. After all, time spent with a pet is likely to calm and uplift the custodian which will help you all reach a better, more peaceable outcome in your case. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyaeP9vu #OregonDivorce #FamilyLaw #RogueFamilyLaw #Unbundled #Divorce #Court #Oregon #Pets #Cats #Custody #OregonAttorney #ChildSupport #PetParent #Lawyer #Law #Attorney #Help

📌 "What if we can’t settle our case and I don’t have a lawyer for the trial?" The first thing to do is take a deep breath – literally. The idea of a trial stresses most people out which can lead to panic and making mistakes. So, regulate your breath, or do whatever (healthy) thing you do to calm yourself. You will need to think clearly and calmly. Next, don’t make assumptions. Just because you and your spouse or co-parent aren’t getting along doesn’t mean you can’t settle your case. Before you abandon hope of an out of court solution, make sure it really isn’t possible. Ask yourself the following questions... - Could we use a neutral third party to try to work this out? - Is there anything on which we agree that we can use as a starting point for a partial agreed judgment? - Do we have a clear idea of what a compromise would look like? - Have we considered a "collaborative law" approach? - What is the outcome I fear the most, and with whom can I discuss this fear? Even if you can’t afford a lawyer, you may be able to find someone to help you organize your thinking around the problem and research free information about legal outcomes. At the very least, you’ll likely feel less uneasy. There’s an old saying that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even shrinking the problem a little will help you get through your case. Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/ePNjbnaE

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Here's what one client said about Rogue Family Law's unbundled services: "Samantha was incredibly helpful throughout my entire divorce process. She conducted a Legal Orientation with me to help me understand that entire process before even initiating the Divorce Conversation. I felt less overwhelmed and more confident in the undertaking. She listened, heard, understood and remembered my situation each time we spoke. She met with me at my pace throughtout the process and at every stage gave me incredibly helpful advice, tailored to my unique situation and always held the intention of keeping my divorce out of court. She is a clear, direct and compassionate communicator and guided me well through this life altering transition. I am so grateful and have recommended her to several women seeking to successfully and peacefully complete their divorce." #Divorce #FamilyLaw #Feedback #WhatClientsSay #Attorney #Oregon