Oregon Divorce Attorneys And Estate Planning Lawyers Guiding You Through The Storm.

Name: Sherwood Family Law
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Divorce, custody and estate planning are overwhelming. Having a clear plan shouldn't be. Meet with a family law attorney near Portland that will guide you toward peace of mind, financial security and a better future.

Family Law Attorneys With A Plan For Your Future

We are divorce lawyers, custody attorneys who create divorce and custody plans that give our clients security and peace of mind for their future. We are also estate planning attorneys that secure legacy’s. Our clients don’t have to worry about making that one wrong decision, because we help them make all the right ones with two simple steps:

Step 1. Schedule A Confidential Consultation

We will schedule a consultation to discuss how to move forward in your divorce, custody or estate planning cases. We do this by understanding exactly where you are and where you want to be. This consultation allows us to create a plan on how to make your life better and find long-term security for your children, finances and future. Everything we discuss remains confidential.

Step 2. Move Forward And Get Results

When you are ready to move forward, we carry out the plan, steer you around danger, and guide you step-by-step through your divorce, custody or estate case to the best results possible. We help you make the right decisions so that you can spend less time worrying and more time focused on your life, children and legacy.

Experience A Better Future After Divorce

Our Family Law Team

Megan K. Paull
Managing Family Law Attorney

Being a family law attorney always felt like the right path for me. I have always had an ability to connect with people and understand their perspective. This has been a great strength in helping people through divorce and custody disputes. As an Oregon divorce lawyer, I do everything I can to make sure people make the best decisions for their family and future.

Taylor Sanders
Managing Legal Assistant

I love being part of real solutions for all of the people we help. With the right guidance, I have seen people lift themselves up and find happiness at the end of difficult divorces and custody disputes. I think we are more than just divorce lawyers and custody attorneys. I know that the guidance we offer works, because I have seen it work time and time again.

Elyse Bickell
Director of Client Relations

I am drawn to family law because I can see how it truly helps people navigate an uncertain path and find their way to the happiness they have been in search of. Through compassion and empathy, it is my goal to help guide and support our clients through this challenging time. It is very rewarding to be a part of someone’s journey towards a better future.

Daniel Strausbaugh
Family Law Attorney

I have a passion for helping people through difficult situations. Divorces and custody disagreements can feel overwhelming and confusing for people going through them, which is why I do everything possible to help people find the solutions they need and give them peace of mind. It’s very rewarding to give people a better future.

Ryan P. Hamilton
Family Law Attorney

I chose to be a divorce lawyer and custody attorney because the first time I saw how much happier someone could be at the end of a divorce, I knew I was doing the right thing. It changed my entire perspective on what divorce actually means for someone. It means a new direction, a new path, a new life. It means being able to find happiness again.

Brandi Becker
Family Law Attorney

Julio "Mingo" Vidrio
Family Law Attorney

Carina McGough
Licensed Paralegal

Shelby Arthur
Legal Assistant

Carrie Sprout
Legal Assistant

Rebekah Osowick
Legal Receptionist
Client Intake Specialist

As one of the firm’s legal receptionists and intake specialists, I know how important it is to make sure all of our client’s have a peaceful and compassionate experience when calling our office. I feel very fortunate to be there to help our client’s find a path to a better future!

Sonja Boydston
Legal Receptionist
Client Intake Specialist

Sonja brings over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, where empathy is paramount. Her background in medical scheduling, patient intake, and front-desk coordination allows her to create a smooth and welcoming experience for every client. Whether on the phone or at the front desk, she brings professionalism and warmth to each interaction.

Sierra Shick
Legal Receptionist
Client Intake Specialist

When reaching out to our office for the first time, I will greet and guide you through our client onboarding process and help you make a decision on whether scheduling a consultation with our office is the best fit for you. I find it to be very rewarding to listen and help people make a decision on how to move forward and improve their lives, especially through a divorce or custody dispute.

Sarah Hamilton
Client Referral Coordinator

I meet with professionals in Sherwood and neighboring communities to make sure that when our clients need help from an outside professional, we have referrals in place that we trust. Clients face many external problems while going through a divorce or custody case, and need access to mortgage brokers, real estate agents, counselors, tax professionals and more.

Reviews and Awards

I have hired Ryan and his team multiple times over the last 7 years to address some difficult divorce and custody issues. With his knowledge and experience we prevailed each time. I highly recommend Ryan Hamilton and SFL for all your family law needs.

Family Law Practice Areas

Divorce

Many of the results of a divorce are permanent and you need to handle this right the first time. We are divorce attorneys that combine the process of understanding, planning and guidance to help you make the right decisions with every part of the divorce process, including:

Contested and Uncontested Divorce
Divorce with Children
Property Division
Dividing Inheritance
Alimony and Spousal Support
Temporary Orders
Domestic Violence
Small Business Interests
Mediation

Custody

We are both parents and experienced custody lawyers and we know how important your children are. We protect your parenting and custody rights by taking the time to understand your specific needs, and then creating a custody and parenting plan that outlines those needs.

Joint and Sole Custody
Child Support
Parenting Plans
Grandparent Custody Rights
Supervised Parenting Time
DHS Involvement
Temporary Custody
Immediate Danger Hearings
Status Quo Hearings

Modifications

There are times when custody, parenting plans, and child and spousal support agreements no longer work and need to be changed. Modification is all about changing the terms of your last Judgment of divorce or custody to something that makes more sense in the present.

Change Custody
Modify Child Support
Update Parenting Plans
Change of Spousal Support
Request Supervised Parenting Time
Immediate Danger Hearings
Status Quo Hearings
Contempt Hearings

Other Family Law

We help people with all areas of family law, not just divorce and custody disputes. Additional areas of our family law practice include:

Estate Planning

There are times when life changes and your estate plan needs to change with it. Marriage, divorce, children, new assets, business growth, illness, or aging parents can all make an old plan incomplete or outright risky. Estate planning is about putting clear instructions in place now, so your wishes are honored and your family is protected when it matters most.

Create or Update a Will
Establish or Amend a Trust
Power of Attorney for Finances
Advance Health Care Directives
Guardianship Designations for Children
Beneficiary and Asset Alignment Reviews
Post-Divorce Estate Plan Updates
Estate Plan Reviews and Corrections

Our Home Away From Home

Sherwood Family Law is nestled at the center of historic Sherwood, Oregon, and helps people throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including Washington County, Clackamas County, Multnomah County, Yamhill County, Portland, Beaverton, Newberg, Tigard, Tualatin, Aloha, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, and Sherwood.

16103 SW 1st St.
Sherwood, OR 97140

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Consultation Scheduling

Our office has created a consultation process for divorce and custody cases that truly helps you plan your next steps and worry less. Call our office at the number below to schedule your consultation with an experienced custody and divorce attorney.