Business Details
Oregon Family Law Attorneys
At Coast Family Law, we recognize the profound challenges clients face during family law matters. With offices in Gearhart, Tillamook, and Newport, we serve communities across the Oregon coast, offering dedicated legal counsel in divorce, child custody, spousal support, and estate planning. Our approach combines deep expertise with compassionate guidance, ensuring clients understand complex legal processes while prioritizing their goals.We prepare every case for trial but actively pursue settlements when advantageous, maintaining transparency and responsiveness throughout. Our teams commitment to excellence is reflected in our strategic advocacy and personalized service, tailored to each clients unique circumstances.
Services
Divorce and Separation
Child Custody
Child Support
Other Family Law
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- Family law is all we do
- We offer honest, practical advice that works for you
- We are skilled in analyzing the strengths and challenges of every case
- We prepare each case for trial, but work toward a favorable settlement
- We are responsive and keep you informed throughout your case
What people say
Amazing and helped me through it
Knowledgeable and professional
Aggressively representing my best interest
Competent and down to earth attorney
Extraordinary expertise and representation
Services
Divorce and Separation
Our divorce attorneys guide clients through Oregon's no-fault dissolution process, addressing asset division, spousal support, and post-divorce transitions. We prioritize minimizing conflict while protecting client interests through strategic negotiations or litigation when necessary. Our team helps clients understand residency requirements, filing procedures, and long-term financial implications of settlements.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while respecting parental rights. Our attorneys help create detailed parenting time plans considering children's ages, parental schedules, and geographic proximity. We assist with modifying existing orders and resolving disputes through mediation or court advocacy when agreements cannot be reached.
Child Support
Our firm explains Oregon's child support guidelines and ensures accurate calculations based on income, parenting time, and childcare costs. We help establish or modify support orders, address enforcement issues, and incorporate health insurance and educational expenses into comprehensive support frameworks that adapt to changing family circumstances.
Estate Planning
We create tailored estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and healthcare preferences. Our services ensure proper beneficiary designations, establish powers of attorney, and implement strategies to avoid probate, providing peace of mind for clients and their families across Clatsop and Tillamook counties.
Other Family Law
We handle complex family law issues including prenuptial agreements, domestic violence protection orders, and guardianship proceedings. Our team assists with separation agreements, postnuptial arrangements, and conservatorship petitions, combining legal expertise with sensitive handling of emotionally charged matters requiring specialized court interventions.
People
Christopher J. Palmer
Attorney
Experienced family law attorney with deep roots in Oregon's legal community, specializing in divorce and custody cases. Combines courtroom advocacy with compassionate counsel, leveraging personal experience with family law challenges to better connect with clients.
Jordan Barbeau
Attorney
Skilled legal advocate with diverse experience across multiple states, focusing on complex family law disputes. Brings a client-centered approach to resolving custody battles and property division issues while maintaining courtroom readiness.
Jamie Freeman
Provisional Attorney
Dedicated to accessible legal solutions, with background in agricultural communities and international education. Focuses on making family law processes understandable and manageable for clients facing emotional transitions.
Liz Gaylord
Paralegal
Local Oregon expert with extensive knowledge of regional family law procedures. Provides critical case management support, ensuring clients receive timely, accurate information throughout their legal proceedings.
Abigail Collins
Discovery Specialist
Recent graduate with fresh perspectives on family law documentation processes. Specializes in managing complex discovery requests while maintaining client confidentiality and procedural compliance.
Questions
What areas does Coast Family Law serve?
We serve clients across the Oregon coast including Astoria, Seaside, Lincoln City, and communities in Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide low-cost, confidential initial consultations to discuss your family law needs and develop an appropriate strategy.
Can you help with emergency custody situations?
Our team responds promptly to urgent custody matters, working to protect clients' parental rights and children's best interests.
How are child support payments calculated in Oregon?
Oregon uses income, parenting time percentages, and childcare costs to determine support amounts, which our attorneys can explain in detail.
What documents should I bring to my first meeting?
Bring identification, financial records, existing court documents, and any relevant communication related to your family law matter.
How long does a typical divorce take in Oregon?
Uncontested cases may finalize in 60-90 days, while contested divorces can take several months depending on court schedules and complexity.
