In a traditional divorce litigation, each spouse retains separate counsel and asks a judge to resolve contested issues through the court system. In Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia, litigated divorces involve formal pleadings, discovery, hearings before a judge, and, if necessary, trial. Final decisions are made by the court.
Litigation can be necessary in certain circumstances. It is also the most adversarial and expensive method of resolving a divorce.
Our Practice Is Limited to Out-of-Court Divorce Resolution in Northern Virginia
Kales & Kales does not represent clients in contested divorce litigation in Fairfax County or the surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
Our practice is intentionally limited to divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. We work with families throughout Fairfax, Arlington, and the greater Northern Virginia region who wish to resolve issues such as equitable distribution, spousal support, child custody, and child support without courtroom litigation.
We believe most families benefit from maintaining control over their decisions rather than placing those decisions in the hands of a judge.
When Court Intervention Is Required
Some cases require judicial involvement, including emergency matters or situations where one party refuses to participate in a voluntary resolution process. In those circumstances, litigation counsel may be necessary in the Fairfax County Circuit Court or other Northern Virginia courts.
If your matter requires contested court representation, we can refer you to experienced Virginia divorce litigation attorneys.
If you are exploring alternatives to traditional divorce litigation in Fairfax or elsewhere in Northern Virginia, we invite you to learn more about our divorce mediation and collaborative divorce services.