A Team Approach for Families in Transition
DIVORCE : EVOLVED
“To develop by a process to a different state or condition, especially from a Simplistic to a more Serene form.”
About half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Unfortunately, divorcing couples can find themselves in court when better options are available. In our experience, family issues are far too complex and personal to properly resolve in a contested court setting.
Divorce is messy and damaging, but you can take steps to make sure things go as smoothly as possible — Learn about Collaborative Divorce and Mediation. Nobody gets married expecting to get divorced, but you can take the high road.
- Don’t battle it out in court. Wanting to win at all costs and believing that you will find emotional justice in the courtroom usually costs much more time and money and most often your anticipated outcome is never achieved. Learn about a less adversarial and less costly Collaborative Divorce, that involves a team of divorce professionals who advocates for your best interests and serves as your best support system.
- Avoid being bullied or taken advantage of. Learn the critical skills that will help you communicate more effectively, and make informed decisions throughout your divorce, ultimately leading to a more fair and balanced outcome.
- Stop living in the past. Instead, see your divorce as an opportunity for transformative growth. Learn strategies that will shift your mindset, maintain your dignity and consistently put your best self forth during and after your divorce.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family Mediation is a way of resolving intimate, personal differences with an impartial person (the Mediator) helping you both calmly discuss questions and concerns and ideally reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator helps you identify needs and interests, clarify your differences with the other person and find common ground.
Collaborative Divorce is a comprehensive way for couples to re-structure their families, without court intervention. In collaborative divorce, the participants agree to resolve their case in a manner that honors each person involved. Clients are able to build confidence and hope for their future during a stressful time.
OUR TEAM
Bridgers have experience: The lawyers, mediators, divorce coaches, child specialist and financial professionals (CDFA and CPA) work together to help couples end their marriage peacefully. We are not a law firm. We are seven independent lawyers/mediators, two divorce coaches/mediators, a psychotherapist/child specialist, a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) and a CPA divorce financial adviser. We work full-time with families in transition to find out-of-court solutions. We encourage problem solving, communication and healthy co-parenting. We empower couples to create a lasting resolution that fulfills their needs.
WE DO THIS BY:
HHelping clients choose the best process-option for them.
GGuiding clients to be successful in the option they choose.
AAdapting to a family’s needs and budget.
RReducing fear in decision-making.
EEncouraging open dialogue and joint problem solving.
GGuiding clients away from anger and disappointment toward higher long term views.
Bridges Divorce
Our full name is Bridges Collaborative Divorce Solutions. As a multidisciplinary practice group, we serve couples and families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
L to R: Tonya, Randy, Gail, Myah, Jim, Diane, Forrest, Jo, Lee, Aaron, Dona
IACP
Bridges is a recognized practice group with the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals [IACP], an international community of legal, mental health and financial professionals working in concert to create client-centered processes for resolving conflict.
The IACP Mission is to transform the way families resolve conflict by building a global community of Collaborative Practice and consensual dispute resolution professionals.
