Divorce is often difficult and emotionally distressing. In fact, it ranks right up there with death, taxes and buying or selling a home in terms of stress. Understandably, many people would rather avoid going to court. At Bier Family Law, our goal is to obtain critical spousal support, parenting time and custody awards for clients who need it, and to make support and other concessions reasonable for those who have to give it.
With 34 years' experience in law, Lilian Bier is more than well- equipped to advise and advocate for her clients.
With 34 years' experience in law, Lilian Bier is more than well- equipped to advise and advocate for her clients.
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While she listens carefully to clients' concerns, Lilian also gently guides and prods clients to action as circumstances require, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a fair resolution and to have her clients regain control of their lives and feel confident about their future at the conclusion of the dissolution.
Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Lilian graduated Brandeis University in 1983 and returned to the Northwest, where she began practicing law in Portland after obtaining obtaining her JD at the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1986. In February of 2007, after years of specializing in family law matters, Lilian opened Bier Family Law.
Sierra is driven to help clients through their intensely difficult times. Having grown up in a single parent household, Sierra has personal insight into the family law sector that helps her provide a common-sense approach. She grew up in both California and Oregon, and in 2016, obtained her JD from Golden Gate University School of Law.
We know this may be the first time you have met with an attorney or gone through a legal process, but we encourage you to talk to us. Understanding the legal process, and understanding that the courts are here to help you, is the first step to lowering your anxiety. We strive to educate and vigorously represent our clients and, where appropriate, encourage mediation and settlement.
Known as a Dissolution of Marriage action, a Divorce is filed in the county in which one of the parties reside. The initiating instrument is called a Petition for Dissolution. In order to qualify for a dissolution, you must reside in Oregon for 6 months. If you have not lived in Oregon for 6 months you may file a legal separation and convert it into a divorce action after 6 months have passed.
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Laurie K.
Feb 03, 2020
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Lilian Bier and her staff renewed my faith in the legal system. She, along with everyone in her office, work with unparalleled professionalism and dedication, supporting clients during a very difficult time. I started my divorce process with one of the large, most well known firms in Portland and did not know what it was like to be truly represented and supported until switching to Bier Family Law. The difference was remarkable. Ms Bier and her staff know the law well and use that knowledge accordingly. They kept me informed regularly and asked for input as needed. They worked tirelessly to help
