Join us as we sit down with Lead Paralegal, Lisa Parsons, to discuss the importance of having a strong team of experts on your team when navigating a high asset divorce, and the types of experts you might consider retaining. In this interview, Lisa covers the following:Why it may be necessary to retain expert witnesses.Types of experts you might need to retain, such as CPAs, appraisers, evaluators, and investigators.The value of having additional support when you’re navigating a high-asset divorce.How your legal team can help you get connected with the experts you need.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss who you pay in a chapter 13 bankruptcy, and the details of what to expect from the process. In this podcast interview, Darin covers the following:•    In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, every month the debtor is required to make payments to secure property they want to keep. •    When you pay the trustee and when you pay the lender in a bankruptcy. •    Two aspects that determine payment: what you must pay and what you can pay.  •    What you must pay to secure items you want to keep like cars, furniture, etc.  •    What you can pay is generally based on your expenses and your income.  •    How we work together with you and the trustee to arrive at a reasonable payment. •    How a Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to regain control of their financial lives and to get a meaningful fresh start. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.See less

Join us for our live event as we sit down with Lead Paralegal, Lisa Parsons, to discuss the purpose of the discovery process in a family law case, what to expect, and how you can start preparing for it ahead of time. In this interview, Lisa covers the following:·       What is discovery?·       When does the discovery process get started?·       Why is discovery required in a divorce?·       What kind of information needs to be produced?·       What happens if your ex withholds information?·       How can you make the discovery process more cost effective?If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

We sit down with Lead Paralegal, Lisa Parsons, to discuss the purpose behind mandatory mediation and parent education classes in a family law case. In this podcast episode, Lisa touches on the following:·        What is Mediation in a Family Law Case? ·        When Is Mediation Mandatory?·        Is Mandatory Mediation Confidential?·        Do Parents Need to Come to An Agreement During Mediation?·        What Are the Benefits of Mediation?·        What Are Parenting Education Classes?·        Are Parenting Education Classes Mandatory?·        What Are Some Things That a Parent Education Class Covers?·        What Are the Benefits of Parent Education Classes?If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss the best time to file a bankruptcy when it comes to your property. In this interview, Darin discusses strategies for the following situations:If you have a big tax refund coming.If you have an inheritance coming.If you have high-value property or nonexempt assets. If you have a home with a mortgage or car you're still paying on.If you want to sell property to spend on necessities.If you are about to get married or divorcedIf you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us for podcast episode as we sit down with Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, Sue Horton, to discuss the irreparable damage that parental alienation can have on a family after divorce, and what to do when you see it happening. In this interview, Sue addresses the following:·        What is parental alienation and how does it impact children?·        Parental alienation is one of the more underrated forms of abuse parents engage. ·        What are the telltale signs of this kind of abuse? ·        What kinds of behaviors in the children can follow parental alienation after a divorce? ·        What are it's long-term effects on children?·        Why parental alienation can create low self-esteem and self-hatred, depression and substance abuse in the child. ·        Parent alienation can create irreparable damage to every relationship in the family.·        How parents who do this justify it.·        What do you tell a parent who is engaging in this behavior?If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Sue can help you, you can visit her website at http://www.raisingaresilientfamily.com or email her directly at sphorton915@gmail.comDisclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us for our live event as we sit down with President of Woodson Wealth Management and Founder of Allegiant Divorce Solutions, Jamie Lima, to discuss how you can prepare for and restore your financial well-being before, during or after a divorce. In this interview, Jamie discusses the following:•    How to organize financial documents  •    Experts to contact as you begin preparing for a divorce •    The value of an emergency fund and how to build a safety net •    Understanding why valuing your assets is so important  •    Creating a post-divorce financial plan to help manage expenses •    Updating financial goals and adjusting your budget •    How to begin rebuilding your credit and financial independence •    … and much more! If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Jamie can help you, you can visit his website to set up a consultation: https://calendly.com/woodsonwmDisclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Attorney, Sarah Bain, to discuss the most important things to know when considering divorce while pregnant, and how it might affect your case.•    Why a divorce may take longer and be more complicated if you file while pregnant. •    When you can file for a divorce during pregnancy; and when you can’t. •    Determining custody, parenting time and child support is affected when you are pregnant. •    What can’t be determined by the court until after the child is born. •    Whether paternity of the child can be established while you are pregnant. •    What happens if the spouses cannot agree on paternity. •    Weighing the timeline of a pregnancy with the timeline of a divorce. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Founding Attorney, Lewis Landerholm, to discuss why your attorney might withdraw from your case once your judgment of dissolution is filed and signed by the judge. In this interview, Lewis answers the following FAQs:•    When Does My Case End? •    When Do You Stop Representing Me? •    Why Do You Withdraw from My Case? •    What Do You Do with Documents I’ve Sent You for My Case After You Withdraw? •    What Should I Do After You Withdraw as My Attorney of Record? If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

We sit down with co-author of "Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?", Betsy Hill, to discuss the importance of a child's cognitive readiness to learn, how to identify your child's cognitive skills, and how co-parents can work together to help their child develop a growth mindset. In this interview, Betsy answers the following frequently asked questions:Why do we need to know how a child learns?What are cognitive skills?How can parents support their children who learn differently?Why is it especially important for co-parenting families to understand how children learn?What is the relationship between learning struggles and anxiety/stress?Are there any learning or intellectual disabilities that don’t respond to building cognitive skills?How does childhood trauma impact cognitive skills?If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Betsy can help you, you can visit her website: https://mybrainware.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Private Investigator, Jennifer Brissenden of Brissenden Investigations, LLC, to discuss the benefits of hiring a private investigator for your legal case, and what they can and cannot do in their line of work. In this episode, Jennifer discusses:•    The wide range of services private investigators offer in both investigation and consultation.  •    What things private investigators can do, what they can’t do. •    How PIs are like and not like the ones you see on TV. •    Types of information private investigators have access to that the general public is unable to obtain. •    How PIs find property, public records and social media posts. •    The different types of tools and devices that private investigators use. •    How a P.I. can help in divorce and personal injury cases. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Jennifer can help you, you can visit her website: https://brissenden-investigations.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Therapist, Shannon Petrovich, to discuss how to approach the hurdle of severing emotional ties with an abusive partner once you've made the decision to physically leave. Shannon will be discussing the following: Types of emotional abuse, including invalidation, creating chaos and emotional blackmail.Understanding trauma-bonding and the dysfunctional attachment it keeps alive.The endless cycle of love bombing, criticism,  manipulation, resignation, distress and repeat.How to untangle the unhealthy attachments that emotional abuse creates.Strategies to help you take stock of the fear, obligation, and guilt that currently live inside you.Boundaries; how to create and maintain them with people who don’t respect them.Grappling with grief and rebuilding your sense of self.Creating healthy self-care strategies, self-compassion, and self-support.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Shannon can help you, you can visit her website: https://www.nofoggydays.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Founder of the non-profit organization, Savvy Ladies, Stacy Francis, to discuss how women in financially abusive relationships can safely break free and establish financial independence.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Stacy can help you, you can visit her websites: https://www.savvyladies.org/stacy-financial-advice/ and https://francisfinancial.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with award-winning science writer, Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, to discuss the expanding concept of what it is to be a parent, and important considerations surrounding collaborative reproduction. In this interview, Rachel touches on the following:•    The technologies, social customs, and policies driving the future of collaborative reproduction. •    How reproductive technology plays a central role in the way many families are planned.  •    How collaborative reproduction can expand what it means to be a family. •    Why accepting a nontraditional family opens doors for LGBTQIA+ families. •    Reducing the social stigma of being a single parent. •    How co-parenting works when having a child with someone you don’t plan to marry. •    Collaborative reproduction and the evolution of gender roles. •    The complexities of an “open-source family,” modern families that integrate donors, surrogates, co-parents, and other non-biological relationships. •    The dangers of anonymous sperm donation and how important transparent parenting can be.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Rachel can help you, you can visit her website: https://www.lehmannhaupt.com/aboutDisclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

We sit down with Family Law Attorney, Andrew Hays, to discuss how pets are viewed in the eyes of the law during a divorce, and your options for negotiating custody. In this interview, Andrew addresses the following questions:•    Why Is This an Important Issue To Talk About? •    Are There Pet Custody Laws in Oregon? •    How Would a Court Determine Who Gets the Family Pet? •    How Can Disputes About the Family Pet in A Divorce Be Avoided? •    Can Spouses Negotiate a Custody Agreement for Their Family Pet? If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

In this episode, we sit down with Bankruptcy Attorney, Darin Wisehart, to discuss the best time to file a bankruptcy when it comes to your debts and income. In this interview, Darin discusses strategies for the following circumstances:•    You anticipate having new debts or if you have certain debts you want to pay•    Your creditors are threatening to file a lawsuit•    You have a judgement, wage garnishment filed against you.•    You have a child or spousal support enforcement case pending•    Your income is high and going down, or if it is low and going up.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Family Law Program Director for Commons Law Center, Christine Zenthoefer, to discuss affordable options available to those who need family law assistance. In this interview, Christine discusses the following:•    What is Commons Law Center?•    Who Does Commons Law Center Serve?•    What is a Sliding Scale Legal Service?•    What Is Pay-As-You-Go Legal Coaching?•    Does Commons Law Center Provide Full Representation?If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how The Commons Law Center can help you, you can visit their website: https://thecommonslawcenter.org/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Certified Divorce Recovery Coach, Leah Marie Mazur, to discuss how with clear, actionable steps, women can rebuild their confidence, know their worth, and put an end to harmful patterns after a divorce. In this interview, Leah covers the following:•    Obstacles that many women face after divorce.  •    Common mistakes women make after divorce.  •    What women should focus on while recovering from a divorce. •    How to adjust to being alone. •    How to gain acceptance. •    Blame, shame and how to release negative self-talk. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Leah can help you, you can visit her website: https://www.mindfullyready.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Join us as we sit down with Co-Parenting Coach, Leslie Holthoff Martin, to discuss co-parenting hurdles that have the ability to trip parents up, and how you can anticipate and address them before they become a problem. In this interview, Leslie covers the following:•    Even the best parenting schedule is not written in stone. •    Co-parenting challenges change as the children grow older, and not always in ways you expect. •    Pre-school, elementary school and high school all require adjustments to how you co-parent your child. •    Anticipating conversations from “who pays for the braces?” to “to who pays for the car?”. •    The challenges of introducing step-parents to children. •    Ways to improve your communication skills and avoid the blame game. •    The negative impacts of using the children as messengers. •    Pros and cons of using email or text to communicate with your co-parent.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Leslie can help you and your family, you can visit her website: https://lesliehopecoaching.com/ or her Facebook page: Leslie Hope CoachingDisclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

We sit down with Personal Injury Attorney, Terrance Hogan, to discuss the relationship between a personal injury case and automobile insurance, and what you should and shouldn't do in the event of an accident. In this interview, Terry discusses the following:•    The types and minimum amounts of automobile insurance that are required in Oregon.•    Understanding how minimum and maximum coverage works in an accident.•    What bodily injury and property damage liability covers.•    The difference between liability coverage and personal injury protection (pip). •    Coverages that pay if you or your passengers are injured in an accident, regardless of who is at fault.•    When you should and shouldn’t talk to insurance companies in the event of an accident. •    What you need to be very aware of when providing a recorded statement.•    Understand that the other person’s insurance company is your adversary.•    What happens if the other driver is uninsured.•    Why you may need the assistance of an attorney even when talking with your insurance company about the accident.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.