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Linda Scher
Linda Scher

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Linda Scher

Family Mediation and Facilitation. Assistance in all areas of family conflict, including divorce, post-divorce, separation, unmarried and same sex couples, open adoption, and adult siblings. Divorce and separation issues include parenting plan (schedule and decision-making), child finances, spousal support, and asset and debt division.

VIDEO AND TELEPHONIC MEDIATION SERVICES AVAILABLE


BS in Sociology, University of Massachusetts, 1982. JD Law, University of Washington, 1986 (inactive member of Washington Bar). Forty-hour Family Mediation Training, Bellevue, Washington, 1987

ADR Experience

Private Family Mediation practice since 1990. One-year internship, Clackamas County Family Court Services, 1989-90. Child Welfare Mediator, Department of Human Services 1993-2006. Volunteer mediator, Resolutions Northwest (formerly Portland Neighborhood Mediation Center) 1988-2010.

Appointed to Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee (FLAC), 1998-2020. Chair, Parenting Plan Workgroup of FLAC 2002-2020. Practitioner member, Family Section of Association of Conflict Resolution. Lifetime Member, former board member and former President, Oregon Mediation Association. Associate Member, Oregon State Bar Family Law Section and Multnomah Bar Association. Member, Multnomah Local FLAC.

Approach

Facilitative style. Joint sessions using individual caucuses, structured discussions and communication education. Written mediated agreement, collaboration with attorneys provided as requested.

Education

BS in Sociology, University of Massachusetts, 1982. JD Law, University of Washington, 1986 (inactive member of Washington Bar).

Areas Of Practice

  • Adoption
  • Adult Family
  • Civil Union Dissolution
  • Community
  • Divorce (all issues)
  • Divorce (parenting)
  • Family
  • LGBTQ
  • Marital Mediation
  • Online Mediation
  • Parent-Teen
  • Pet Mediation
  • Prenuptial
  • Probate

Additional Services

  • Communication Skills Trainer
  • Facilitator
  • Mediation Trainer

Mediations

700

Fees and Provisos

$240 per hour, first introductory hour free. Visa and Master Card, check or cash accepted. No retainer required. Sliding scale available as appropriate.

Liability Insurance

  • Yes

ADR Training

  • Forty-hour Family Mediation Training, Bellevue, Washington, 1987. One-year internship, Clackamas County Family Court Services, 1989-90.

Professional Associations

  • AFCC - Assoc. of Family & Conciliation Courts
  • ACR - Assoc. for Conflict Resolution
  • APFM - Assoc. of Professional Family Mediator
  • OMA - Oregon Mediation Assoc.
  • OACP - Oregon Assoc. of Collaborative Professionals
  • OAFLP - Oregon Academy of Family Law Practictioners
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