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About Hobson Oram Law

David N. Hobson, Jr.

David N. Hobson, Jr. has practiced family law since 1985. He appears in the Oregon Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court as well as in Administrative Law Proceedings. Mr. Hobson, Jr. is certified by the Oregon Supreme Court as a Reference Judge for Family Law Cases in Washington County and he is certified by the Oregon Court of Appeals as an Appellate Settlement Conference Mediator. David has been a member of the Washington County Arbitration Panel for more than 15 years. LEARN MORE

 

Nell A. Oram

Nell A. Oram attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 1993 with a major in sociology and a minor in English.  She graduated, cum laude, from Gonzaga School of Law in 1996, and subsequently attended Georgetown University School of Law, obtaining an LLM, International Law.

An Oregon native, Oram specializes in family law.  She is a member of the Multnomah and Washington County Bar Associations and is active in the community. She lives in the Portland/Tigard area and enjoys the outdoor activities that Oregon has to offer. LEARN MORE

 

How Can I Avoid Divorce Court If My Spouse Isn’t Cooperating?

There are very few situations where a court battle would be preferable over divorcing outside of court. Sometimes couples believe that winning in court will prove that they were “right” and their spouse was “wrong”. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s always better to work things out on your own instead of having a judge make decisions on some of the most intimate aspects of your life. If you and your spouse are unable to reach an agreement on your own, there are other avenues to explore as well that do not involve battling the issues out in court, such as divorce mediation or negotiation between attorneys. It’s more affordable, faster, and usually, leads to a better outcome for both parties. Once an agreement is reached, the paperwork will need to be prepared and approved by the court to have the divorce and its terms effective in the eyes of the law. However, this is very different than a court battle and usually is done based on paper submissions to the court. A personal appearance by you or your spouse is usually not necessary.

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