Congratulations to Jennifer Peckham
Congratulations to ECLF attorney, Jennifer Peckham, on being approved as a Judge Pro Tempore in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon to serve as a settlement judge in Multnomah County!
ECLF Now Providing Mediation
Elizabeth Christy Law Firm is pleased to announce that seasoned attorney, Austin Batalden, is now providing mediation services for family law cases as well as drafting and filing services. For more information please contact us at (503)847-2900 or info@elizabethchristy.com. Remote conference solutions are available.
Guidance & Recommendations for Parents Affected by Stay-At-Home Order
Definition of Spring Break, Summer Break/Vacation or Holidays: While the schools are closed, parenting time shall continue as if the children are still attending school in accordance with the school calendar of the relevant district. “Spring break,” “summer break/vacation” or other designated holidays, means the regularly calendared breaks/vacations or holidays in the school district where the…
A Message to our Present Clients, Future Clients and Colleagues
The federal, state and local governments along with the Judicial system are trying to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are all facing difficult new challenges during this time. At the Elizabeth Christy Law Firm, we are taking steps to keep our offices sanitized and we advise staff members who do not feel well…
Same Sex Divorce
Same sex marriages have been legally recognized in Oregon since May 2014. Many same sex couples that eventually married in Oregon had been married or otherwise legally solemnized their relationship in another state or country or went through relationship commitment ceremonies before they could be legally married in Oregon. In some cases, the court may…
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Support?
Alternatively known as “alimony” or “spousal maintenance,” spousal support is often one of the biggest concerns people have when going through the divorce process. The court may attempt spousal support to limit the economic impact of the divorce by awarding temporary support to the lower wage earner for a period of time while he or…
How to Prepare for Your Consultation
If you’re considering divorce, you should take steps to educate yourself about the process and your rights as a spouse and/or parent. Consider the qualities you should look for in an attorney. Once you’ve made the appointment, there are things you can do to prepare in order to make the meeting as productive as possible:…
3 Tips for Co-Parenting Through the Holidays
Let’s face it, co-Parenting can be challenging throughout the year, but the expectations of the holiday season can sometimes amplify these difficulties for separating or divorcing parents, and add an entirely new and stressful weight of expectation to these traditional celebrations. The holidays are marketed as a time for the celebration of the family –…
M. Erica Aquadro Appointed President of the Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section for 2018-2019.
Erica has been appointed President of the Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section for 2018-2019.
Elizabeth Christy Taylor Featured In The Clark County Bar Association’s June 2018 Newsletter, Hearsay
Elizabeth Christy Taylor featured in the Clark County Bar Association’s June 2018 newsletter for her work establishing the Clark County Mentoring Program and the overall importance of mentoring in the field of law.