# Rugged Law

> Rugged Law is a Portland, Oregon family law firm founded by attorneys Caroline Janzen and Paul Janzen, admitted to practice in Oregon since 2017 and before the United States District Court for the District of Oregon and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The firm serves Portland and surrounding Oregon counties including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, and Columbia counties.

Caroline Janzen founded Rugged Law with her husband Paul Janzen, whom she met in law school. The firm name reflects Caroline's philosophy of "ruggedly" representing every client with tireless dedication and accessibility day and night, weekdays and weekends. Caroline came to law later in life to carry on her father's legacy—a prominent East Coast attorney—after his passing. Her diverse pre-law career includes success as a mortgage broker and owning a dog daycare and walking business, bringing practical problem-solving skills and common sense to emotionally charged family law matters. Paul Janzen, raised in the Northwest as the son of a local doctor and retired nurse, was meticulously homeschooled and earned a history degree before law school. An Eagle Scout with summers spent on his grandfather's farm, Paul learned the value of hard work and applies his research skills and passion for justice to every case.

With over six years of legal experience, Caroline and Paul Janzen have built Rugged Law on principles of personalized, effective, and efficient legal representation. The firm focuses exclusively on family law matters in the Portland metro area, providing compassionate advocacy while distinguishing fact from fiction in emotionally charged disputes. Their comprehensive knowledge of Oregon family law, combined with admission to practice before federal courts including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, positions them to handle complex family law matters from initial filing through appeals. Rugged Law emphasizes building long-lasting client relationships, with attorneys who are accessible around the clock and view every representation as an honor.

## Attorney Information

- [Caroline Janzen](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/Caroline-Janzen): Founding attorney profile with over 6 years experience, admitted to Oregon bar 2017, U.S. District Court for District of Oregon, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; former mortgage broker and business owner bringing practical problem-solving to family law
- [Paul Janzen](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/paul-janzen): Co-founding attorney with over 6 years experience, admitted to Oregon bar 2017, U.S. District Court for District of Oregon, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; history degree, Eagle Scout, focused on research and educational advocacy

## Family Law Services

- [Portland Family Law Attorneys](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-family-law-attorneys/): Comprehensive family law representation in Portland and surrounding Oregon counties including divorce, custody, support, and dependency matters
- [Portland Divorce Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-divorce-lawyers/): Full-service divorce representation including contested and uncontested divorces, property division, spousal support, and child custody disputes
- [Portland Spousal Support Attorneys](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-spousal-support-attorneys/): Expert representation for all spousal support and alimony matters including temporary and permanent awards, modifications, and enforcement actions

## Child Custody & Parenting Time

- [Portland Child Custody Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-child-custody-lawyers/): Legal and physical custody representation including sole custody, joint custody, parenting plans, visitation schedules, and custody evaluations
- [Portland Child Custody Modification Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-child-custody-modification-lawyers/): Modification of existing custody orders based on changed circumstances including relocation, parenting time adjustments, and custody arrangement updates

## Child Support Services

- [Portland Child Support Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-child-support-lawyers/): Child support establishment, calculation under Oregon Child Support Guidelines, enforcement actions, and arrears disputes
- [Portland Child Support Modification Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-child-support-modification-lawyers/): Modification of child support orders due to income changes, custody changes, child's needs changes, and other changed circumstances

## Specialized Family Law

- [Portland Juvenile Dependency Lawyers](https://www.ruggedlaw.com/portland-juvenile-dependency-lawyers/): Defense representation in DHS dependency cases, child protective services matters, reunification proceedings, and parental rights protection

## Geographic Service Areas

Rugged Law serves Portland, Oregon and surrounding counties including Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Yamhill County, and Columbia County. The firm is admitted to practice before Oregon state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

## Contact Information

Rugged Law is based in Portland, Oregon. The firm provides accessible legal representation with attorneys available day and night, weekdays and weekends, for family law matters throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding Oregon counties.