“To resolve conflict, we need to trust that
what will happen if we discuss is better than what will happen
if we do not.” Kenneth Cloke, Mediating Dangerously
Resources & Links
Information About State Laws
The
Oregon State Bar Association has a large
array of information for consumers about various areas of
law, as well as about mediation. This site provides downloadable
brochures on everything from divorce and gay and lesbian
rights to how to set up a business entity.
Findlaw.com provides information
about laws in other states as well as Oregon.
Oregon
Legal Help is a site that is
maintained by Legal Aid offices in Oregon with links to a variety
of information on legal rights and remedies in Oregon.
Information About Mediation
Mediate.com is a good resource
for finding articles, videos, DVD’s, etc. written by
mediators for the professionals and the public about mediation
and other dispute resolution processes.
The Oregon Mediation
Association is a non profit
organization setting voluntary standards for private mediators.
This site includes information for consumers about how to select
a competent mediator.
DivorceOnline provides information about
divorce laws and procedures in other states.
DivorceGuide Divorce
Advice and resource center for separation, child custody information,
do-it-yourself paperless divorce procedures, state by state
information and more.
Pension
Appraisers is a site with information about how retirement
plans are valued and divided in divorces.
To determine the value of real property being divided
in a divorce, start with the tax assessor’s fair market
value. For Lane County, Oregon click
here.
Information About Other Family Issues
The AARP has excellent
resources for families dealing with issues such as Grandparents
raising Grandchildren, Caretaking of Elder family members,
Financial planning, etc.
Information for Businesses and Organizations
The Oregon Bureau
of Labor and Industries has information on state and federal
laws pertaining to the workplace, including issues concerning
discrimination and harassment, and other work environment issues.