July
21
THE COSTS OF THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS VS TRADITIONAL LITIGATION: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A COUPLE NORTHERN VIRGINIA DIVORCE LAWYERS
Frequently, when prospective clients first visit Kales & Kales, PLC, they come to us overwhelmed, lost, confused or, as is often the case, some combination of the three. The first step our attorneys take, to ease the anxiety associated with divorce, is to outline process options with each prospective client and educate them about [...]
May
23
THE ROLE OF THE ATTORNEY IN FAIRFAX COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE CASES
In a Collaborative Divorce, the parties and their attorneys commit to settle matters without going to court. Each party and each attorney sign a Participation Agreement wherein it is agreed, if negotiations should break down, the collaborative attorneys will withdraw and not represent their client during any resulting litigation. During the collaborative process, [...]