Business Details
Trusted Family Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in Salem, Oregon
Litowich Law is a dedicated legal practice serving families and individuals throughout Oregon. Our team of experienced attorneys and legal professionals specializes in family law and estate planning, providing personalized solutions to complex legal challenges. With deep roots in Oregon communities, we combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to help clients navigate divorce, child custody, asset division, adoption, and estate planning matters. Our founder, Sarah M. Litowich, brings a unique background in conflict resolution to ensure clients receive informed guidance tailored to their specific needs.We prioritize client communication through modern, secure platforms while maintaining traditional values of hard work and community service. Our team includes specialists like Katherine Denning, who holds a Master's in Psychology focused on child development, and Oregon's first State Bar Licensed Paralegal in Family Law, Michael Harrington. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical representation, and empowering clients to make informed decisions about their legal futures.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Asset Division
Adoption Services
Spousal Support
Probate Matters
Collaborative Divorce
Paternity Establishment
Wills & Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in Oregon family law and estate planning
- Our team includes a licensed paralegal endorsed in family law by the Oregon State Bar
- We utilize secure, encrypted cloud technology for client data protection
- Our attorneys have deep local knowledge of Oregon's legal landscape
- We provide personalized legal strategies based on individual client needs
Associations and certifications
- Oregon State Bar
What people say
Extremely knowledgeable
Right on task
Compassionate approach
Responsive attorneys
Effective advocacy
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law services address divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters with personalized legal strategies. We help clients navigate complex family legal issues while prioritizing their children's best interests. Our team combines legal scholarship with practical problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and family interests. Our planning considers life changes to ensure documents remain current and effective across different life stages.
Collaborative Divorce
This specialized divorce approach reduces conflict through cooperative negotiations while maintaining legal protections. We guide couples through structured settlement discussions to minimize emotional and financial strain compared to traditional litigation.
Adoption Services
We assist with stepparent, relative, and domestic adoptions to formalize family relationships. Our process ensures all legal requirements are met while making the experience as smooth as possible for prospective adoptive parents.
Asset Division
Our attorneys handle complex property division matters involving marital assets and debts. We apply Oregon's equitable distribution laws while protecting clients' financial interests through thorough documentation and strategic negotiation.
People
Sarah M. Litowich
Founder/Attorney
Oregon native with deep roots in rural eastern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. Holds a master's degree in conflict resolution, bringing unique insights to family law matters. Committed to personalized client service and community values.
Katherine Denning
Shareholder
Specializes in custody evaluations and parenting time coordination. Combines 12 years of family law litigation experience with a Master's in Psychology focused on child and adolescent development to provide comprehensive family law solutions.
Michael Harrington
Licensed Paralegal
Oregon State Bar's first licensed paralegal endorsed in family law. Brings unique perspective from immigration law background and film industry experience to family law matters while maintaining strict professional standards.
Questions
What is Oregon's no-fault divorce policy?
Oregon does not require proof of fault like adultery for divorce. Couples can dissolve marriages by demonstrating irreconcilable differences.
How does collaborative divorce work?
Collaborative divorce uses structured negotiations to resolve issues without court intervention, focusing on mutual solutions while maintaining legal protections for both parties.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Key documents include wills, trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney to ensure your wishes guide asset distribution and healthcare decisions.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts prioritize children's best interests considering factors like parental stability, child's preferences (if age appropriate), and existing caregiving arrangements.
Can I modify existing family law orders?
Yes, modifications are possible when significant life changes occur affecting custody, support, or other previously established legal agreements.
What makes Litowich Law different?
We combine legal expertise with secure technology, personalized communication, and deep understanding of Oregon's family law landscape to deliver client-centered representation.
