When it comes to finding a qualified divorce mediator in Northern Virginia, you have several options. Selecting the person or team best suited to helping you and your spouse reach consensus on key issues and to end your marriage without court intervention is largely a matter of personal preference....
Read moreLike most litigation, traditional divorce cases are adversarial, pitting one party against the other. On the other hand, the divorce mediation services offered by Jonathan L. Kales and Amy Grillo Kales foster a cooperative approach designed to generate positive results. Specifically, divorce mediation allows you and your spouse to:...
Read moreIt’s not uncommon to see conflict in a long-term relationship. In fact, it’s perfectly normal for couples to clash from time to time — after all, they’re two separate people with differing opinions. Some couples try to avoid conflict at all costs. The problem with sweeping uncomfortable subjects under...
Read moreChanges have been made to both Virginia and federal law that have substantial implications for spousal support in Virginia. BIG CHANGES FOR DIVORCING COUPLES What does silence about the modifiability of spousal support in a divorce settlement agreement mean? We asked a Virginia family lawyer. If divorcing spouses settle their...
Read moreWhen a couple decides to separate, and divorce becomes the only option left on the table, there are a few ways they can proceed. One option is litigation, where the two parties decide to go to court for their divorce. Another option is mediation, where the divorcing couple agrees...
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