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A consultation can help you decide whether mediation or Collaborative divorce is the right process for your circumstances, or get you started.
You can schedule a time on my calendar or call 971-599-7217. My assistant Elge will answer the call if she is available, and will return your call as soon as possible if she’s not immediately available.
Consultations
We can discuss the different process options (Mediation or Collaborative law) or focus in on a specific process if you know what route you want to go. Here’s what you can expect.
Tell your story: Share the big-picture version of your situation.
Explore your options: We will discuss the ins and outs of Mediation and Collaborative Law
Get your questions answered: We’ll talk through how each process works and what to expect.
Understand the road ahead: We’ll discuss the general trajectory of similar cases, including estimated time and cost.
Choose your next step: You’re encouraged to take the time you need to make decisions.
If everyone is present, and
Mediation is chosen
We will do a separate high-level screening with each person. If time, mediation can begin.Collaborative Law is chosen
We will discuss next steps and wrap up the consultation. If one person wants to work with Kate as their Collaborative attorney, the other person will need to consent.
Consultation Logistics
Who attends Length Cost
One partner/parent/spouse 30 minutes $200
Two or more people 60 minutes $400
Typically, consultations are held via Zoom. Call the office if you'd prefer to meet in person or by phone.
For consultations with two or more people, a dual consultation waiver must be signed and returned before the meeting. No legal advice will be provided if there is more than one person present.
Still have questions? Call 971-599-7217 and talk with Elge about consultation questions that aren't covered here.
Confidentiality: Please don't share information during the initial consultation that you would not tell your co-parent, spouse, or partner until we discuss the specifics of confidentiality.
Information vs. advice: A consultation generally provides information, not legal advice. If only one person attends and you are certain you do not want me to serve as your mediator, I may be able to provide legal advice. If I provide legal advice, I cannot later serve as your mediator or represent the other person.
If I've been your mediator: I will not provide you with legal advice. If I provide legal advice, I cannot act as your mediator in the future. Please note that booking a consultation or reaching out via phone does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship or mean that I am working as your mediator.
If a visual comparison of different divorce pathways might help, please check out this graphic.
I do not offer litigation (in other words, I don’t go to court before filing the final documents). If you know that you are likely to need the support of the court (if there is intra-family violence or concerns about financial transparency) you may want to begin with an attorney who has litigation as part of their practice.
Want to do out of court but are worried about safety or power/control issues? Please ask about a free 15 minute high level screening call. You will likely still need to book a paid consultation as well if it makes sense for us to work together.