Affordable family law help

Family Law Classes
Learn from experienced family law lawyers how to navigate a family law case on your own. Gain access to insider tips and tricks, legal guides, and more.

Pay-As-You-Go Legal Coaching
Schedule 1-on-1 coaching calls with an experienced family law lawyer for personalized advice on navigating your family law case.

Targeted Representation
Save money by hiring a lawyer to help you only with the complicated aspects of your case, such as court representation or negotiating a fair settlement.
We can help at any stage of a family law case
Pre-filing Phase
Before starting a family law case, you may need help making plans for physically separating yourself from your partner. You may have questions about whether you should move out of your marital home or whether you can move to a new residence with your children. If your partner has been abusive, your plan may also include getting a restraining order or taking other protective measures. Our experienced lawyers can help you understand this complicated time so you can make the best plan of action for yourself and your family.
Beginning phase
In the early phases of a family law case, you may need help finding court forms to start your case or you may want to hire a lawyer to prepare paperwork for you. Or, perhaps you have been served with divorce or custody papers and you aren't sure what to do next. We can help you understand your next steps and give you advice on the best course of action based on your individual circumstances.
Middle Phase
During the middle stages of a family law case, you may need to respond to requests for documents from the other party's lawyer, gather evidence for trial, get temporary court orders, or respond to other requests from the other party. Our team is available to help during this phase to make sure you are on track for a successful outcome in your case.
End phase
In the final stages of a family law case, you may need to finalize a settlement agreement, or, if a settlement agreement could not be reached, prepare for trial. Our family law team can help you reach a fair resolution in your legal matter. Even if you are weeks away from your trial, it's not too late to reach out to us for help!
Post-Judgment Phase
After you finalize your case by getting a "judgment" you may experience new issues including a parent who won't pay child support or follow your parenting plan or a former spouse who refuses to pay spousal support or refuses to sell your home. We can help you understand and navigate the maze of enforcement options.
Sliding scale rates
Flexible payment options
Serving all of Oregon
On-demand help
Affordable, flexible options
The Commons Law Center offers a variety of cost-effective legal services to support Oregon families in need. We specialize in divorce, child custody, modifications, and domestic violence related legal issues. Our mission is to provide access to high quality, affordable legal help for families, regardless of income.

Family Law Classes
Add your name to our class waitlist
If you're interested in signing up for one of new family law classes and would like to be the first to know about upcoming classes, you can add your name to our wait list and we'll contact you as soon as classes become available.

Pay-As-You-Go Legal Coaching
Get started with Pay-As-You-Go Coaching
To get started with our pay-as-you-go coaching services, click the "Get started here" button. After you provide us with basic information about yourself and your legal case, our client relations team will review your information to make sure you're eligible for our services. If you're approved, you'll receive an email link within 1-2 business days of applying that will allow you to self-schedule and pay for your first coaching appointment.

Targeted Legal Representation
Get started with Targeted Legal Representation
To get started with our targeted legal representation services, click the "Get started here" button. After you submit our short form, our client relations team will review your information to determine if your case is a good fit for our targeted representation services. If you're approved, you'll receive a call from one of our family law attorneys who will discuss your case with you, listen to your goals and concerns, and recommend a targeted representation package that will fit within your legal budget.
*Prices vary based on your sliding scale rates, the level of complexity of your case, and your desired level of help.