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Your Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Bend, OR
Central Oregon Family Law Attorneys is a dedicated legal practice serving families, couples, and individuals in Central and Eastern Oregon. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in family law and estate planning, offering comprehensive services to address complex legal challenges. We provide expert guidance in divorce proceedings, including property division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements, with a focus on minimizing stress through organized, client-centered solutions. Our expertise extends to mediation, collaborative law, and litigation, ensuring clients receive tailored strategies for their unique circumstances. In estate planning, we assist with wills, trusts, probate administration, and guardianship matters, prioritizing long-term security for families. With decades of combined experience, our attorneysGordon Phillips, Jeffrey K.Traylor, John Michael Myers, Kenneth C. Goodin, and Fred Schroederbring diverse perspectives and specialized skills to every case. We emphasize clear communication, ethical representation, and compassionate advocacy, aiming to protect clients' rights while fostering amicable resolutions where possible. Our local knowledge of Oregon's legal landscape enables us to navigate jurisdiction-specific challenges effectively. Whether handling high-conflict divorces, relocation disputes, or prenuptial agreements, we remain committed to delivering personalized, results-driven legal counsel. Clients benefit from our proven track record in both courtroom advocacy and negotiated settlements, ensuring their interests are vigorously represented at every stage.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Spousal Support
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Probate Administration
Relocation Disputes
Collaborative Law
Guardianships
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in Oregon family law and estate planning.
- Our team includes certified mediators and collaborative law specialists.
- We provide tailored solutions for complex divorce and custody cases.
- Local expertise in Central and Eastern Oregon jurisdictional requirements.
- Compassionate advocacy prioritizing client well-being and long-term outcomes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys guide clients through Oregon divorce proceedings with strategic advocacy. We handle property division, spousal support negotiations, and complex asset distribution. Our team combines litigation expertise with mediation skills to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing emotional stress for clients during this challenging transition.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating child-centered custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being. Our services include developing parenting time schedules, resolving relocation disputes, and modifying existing custody orders. Our attorneys advocate for practical solutions that balance parental rights with children's best interests in Central Oregon courts.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services include wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to Oregon law. We help families protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth wealth transfer. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized strategies for probate avoidance and tax-efficient estate management.
Mediation Services
Certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations for family law disputes. We help couples resolve divorce terms, custody arrangements, and property division without court intervention. Our process promotes cooperation while ensuring legal rights remain protected through fair, enforceable settlement agreements.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that establish clear financial expectations for couples. Our attorneys ensure agreements comply with Oregon law while addressing asset protection, debt management, and potential spousal support considerations for both current and future marriages.
People
Gordon Phillips
Attorney
Gordon Phillips brings decades of family law experience to complex divorce and custody cases. His strategic approach balances courtroom readiness with negotiation skills to protect client interests while minimizing conflict in Central Oregon legal matters.
Jeffrey K. Traylor
Attorney
Jeffrey K. Traylor specializes in estate planning and probate administration. With extensive experience in trust creation and wealth preservation, he helps Oregon families develop comprehensive plans for asset protection and smooth intergenerational transfers.
John Michael Myers
Attorney
John Michael Myers focuses on collaborative law and mediation. Certified in alternative dispute resolution, he helps couples resolve family law matters amicably while maintaining legal compliance with Oregon's specific requirements for enforceable settlement agreements.
Kenneth C. Goodin
Attorney
Kenneth C. Goodin handles high-conflict custody cases and relocation disputes. His advocacy emphasizes children's best interests while addressing parental rights concerns through strategic litigation and negotiation in Central and Eastern Oregon courts.
Fred Schroeder
Attorney
Fred Schroeder specializes in property division and spousal support cases. With financial analysis expertise, he ensures equitable distribution of complex assets and accurate calculation of support obligations under Oregon's family law statutes.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, and relocation disputes throughout Central and Eastern Oregon.
Do you provide estate planning services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, probate administration, and guardianship arrangements tailored to Oregon legal requirements.
Can you help with child custody modifications?
Our attorneys assist with custody modifications due to changed circumstances, ensuring arrangements remain in children's best interests under Oregon law.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide certified mediation services to resolve family law disputes amicably while protecting clients' legal rights through enforceable settlement agreements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central and Eastern Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and surrounding communities for family law and estate planning matters.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact our Bend office at (541) 385-0505 to schedule an initial consultation with one of our experienced family law or estate planning attorneys.
