https://lisalawyer.net/main-page daily 1.0 2024-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608caaba649ed36adfbcbfaa/1619836272225-BW76VZCZCK30IBVFBAG6/photo_2021-04-30_14-16-29.jpg Lisa M. Naglins Family Law Attorney - Key things to know… Neither Parent has the legal custody of a child until a court says so.... Until there is a Court Order letting the parents of a child know who the Court has determined will have the temporary or long-term custody of a child, neither parent has the 'legal' custody of that child. Most parents think that if they have the physical custody of their child or children, it affords them higher legal rights to that child, but they are wrong. Seeing an attorney who knows the intricacies of family law, including custody orders, will put you miles ahead in helping determine your child's future. You may not benefit from "Do It Yourself" or paralegal assisted case filings Over the past couple of decades, I have seen many people whose personal, financial and legal futures have been damaged by participating in a "do-it-yourself" or paralegal assisted case without the benefit of advice from an attorney. You do not have to retain an attorney in order to receive the benefits of quality legal advice. In even the most simple family law cases, important factors can be overlooked, and often, if the situation isn't fixed during the course of the case, it may be too late to fix that issue later. For matters like prenuptial agreements, the DIY approach can lead to financial disaster if you make a mistake on the forms, and end up hurting yourself in the event of a later divorce. Family Law is an ever-changing and developing field, with new laws, regulations, local court rules and other forms of information coming down the pike all the time. Child support charts, the rules for property division, civil and criminal laws and other rules that impact family law cases change frequently, and it is difficult for even full-time legal practitioners to keep up with all of the new information, let alone someone who doesn't practice law for a living ! What was true last year may not still hold true for your case this year. Seeing an attorney who practices family law, and has experience with and exposure to other related areas of the law will greatly increase your chances of getting the most up-to-date information on the laws that apply to your specific case. Your case is not just like your neighbor's, your cousin's, or your boss's case For most people who have not been through a family law case of their own, their only point of reference is their best friend's divorce from five years ago, or their cousin's recent custody battle. While there is a lot of helpful information and some good ideas to be gained from looking at the situations of people who have been through family law cases before you, it is not a guarantee that your situation is the same, or that your outcome will be like theirs. Each family law case is it's own unique situation, and each case deserves a review and approach that is tailored to it's own special circumstances. By seeing a family law attorney experienced in finding the approach to best suit your case, you increase your odds of having the result you want from your situation. https://lisalawyer.net/about daily 0.75 2024-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608caaba649ed36adfbcbfaa/1619842869353-LGAHIJC61DNNDD4LGAQZ/lisaclose.jpg About - A little bit about me... I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Warner Pacific University in 1989, and then graduated in the top half of my class at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1992. I have practiced family law since 1993, and moved my practice to the Montavilla neighborhood in 1994, and stayed there until my move to my present location in Wood Village in 2021. Since October 2021, I have enjoyed having my law practice at 24111 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR 97060, in Suite 205. My clientele comes largely from SE and NE Portland, as well as the other local areas, including Gresham, Troutdale, Sandy, Boring, Wood Village, Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy Valley, and Canby. While the majority of my court work is in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties, I occasionally also have cases in Columbia, and Hood River Counties. People often ask me if I represent women more or men more. My answer is always the same -- I represent both women and men, and I enjoy working effectively with all of my clients to bring about the best results for them and for their families. I have won difficult custody cases for fathers and find that to be a rewarding area of my practice, but equally enjoy working with mothers in their custody and parenting time challenges. My best advice for anyone entering into a family law situation is to be prepared: Organize your paperwork, gather information on important issues, and most of all, act promptly to secure your rights in any new family law case. Time is not your friend in a domestic relations case, and you do want to secure your rights and control of your case as early as possible to ensure a positive result for you at the end of the process. I look forward to speaking with you, and walking with you through the legal maze that lies ahead. Lisa M. Naglins https://lisalawyer.net/contact-information daily 0.75 2024-06-16