Dona Cullen

About Dona Cullen Integrative Family Law

Dona Cullen has been helping families navigate divorce and major transitions in Oregon for 17 years. Her approach combines emotional steadiness, legal clarity, and thoughtful communication, aiming to reduce conflict and promote amicable resolutions. She specializes in divorce mediation, collaborative law, and integrative family law services, emphasizing respect, transparency, and long-term well-being. Her team includes certified professionals such as a CDFA® and HeartMath® trainers, reflecting her commitment to holistic support. Dona's mission is to guide families through difficult transitions with integrity and care, fostering respectful communication and grounded decision-making. Her unique approach integrates emotional resilience tools and financial analysis, setting her apart from traditional adversarial systems. She is a founding member of the Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals and actively involved in local and national organizations, ensuring her practice remains at the forefront of family law innovation.

Credentials & Affiliations

Dona Cullen is a Collaborative Attorney, Divorce Mediator, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). She is also a Resilience Coach and a Certified HeartMath® Trainer and Coach. Her credentials include Compassion-Based Resilience Training from the Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Science, NYC, and she is a founding member of the Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals. She holds memberships with the Oregon State Bar and various collaborative practice organizations. Her certifications and memberships demonstrate her dedication to professional excellence and her commitment to providing compassionate, effective support to families during challenging times. These affiliations also reflect her ongoing engagement with industry best practices and her focus on holistic, client-centered solutions.

Offerings

Dona Cullen offers a range of services including divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, financial analysis (CDFA®), and resilience coaching. Her practice supports families in Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon, providing tailored solutions based on their unique needs. She facilitates respectful, balanced discussions to help clients reach durable agreements, whether through mediation or collaborative law. Her financial analysis services assist clients in understanding assets, budgets, and long-term planning, ensuring informed decision-making. Resilience coaching equips clients with emotional tools to navigate stress and communicate effectively. The practice emphasizes a flexible, family-centered approach, accommodating different levels of structure and emotional support. Dona also offers free consultations to help families choose the most suitable process for their situation, fostering clarity and confidence in their decisions.

Unique Advantages

With 17 years of experience in Oregon, Dona Cullen's practice is distinguished by her holistic, integrative approach that combines legal expertise with emotional resilience tools. She is a founding member of the Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals and has a background rooted in collaborative law, emphasizing respect and transparency. Her certifications in resilience and financial analysis further set her apart, enabling her to offer comprehensive support that addresses both legal and emotional aspects of family transitions. Dona's commitment to ongoing professional development and her involvement in industry organizations ensure her clients receive innovative, compassionate, and effective guidance during difficult times.