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Collaborative Divorce

In a Collaborative Divorce, spouses work to negotiate a Marital Settlement Agreement that addresses the goals, interests, and needs of both spouses as well as the best interests of their children while maintaining an atmosphere of respectfulness and cooperation. Each spouse enjoys the support and guidance of his or her own attorney; however, both lawyers are trained in the Collaborative Process and they formally agree to stay out of the court system and help you reach a settlement.
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Uncontested Divorce Services

An uncontested divorce, sometimes called a "kitchen table" divorce, exists when the parties are able to resolve all issues stemming from the dissolution of their marriage on their own. In such cases, Kales & Kales, PLC will draft a Marital Settlement Agreement, which memorializes that agreement, for our client and prepare and process all court papers required for his or her divorce. We charge an affordable fee for our services, which is based upon the case's complexity.
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Virginia Divorce Mediation

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution wherein parties attempt to resolve their disputes with the assistance of a neutral third party, i.e., a mediator. Jonathan Kales is a Virginia Supreme Court certified family mediator, who began mediating while still in law school in the mid 1990s, where he helped couples with child custody and visitation disputes resolve their conflicts. He began offering mediation services shortly after Kales & Kales, PLC opened in 2004, following further training at Northern Virginia Mediation Service in Fairfax, Va. If you and your spouse need assistance getting past a limited number of hurdles and desire a process that is almost always quicker and more affordable than bringing your case to court, mediation may be the best choice for you.
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Traditional Litigation

In litigation, parties rely upon the court system and judges to resolve their issues. Unfortunately, in litigation, spouses often come to view each other as adversaries and may incur substantial financial and emotional costs; however, sometimes going to court is the only option that will work. If you are considering a traditionally litigated case, please contact us to discuss.
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We do not see you as just another client. We see you as you are—as an individual

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Northern Virginia Divorce Attorneys and Mediators

Conveniently Located in Fairfax, with Additional Meeting Locations in Arlington and Tysons Corner

The decision to divorce is rarely easy. Divorce is, by its very nature, stressful and difficult. Jonathan and Amy Kales, however, are experienced Fairfax divorce mediators and lawyers, who have spent years working to make this difficult process as simple, affordable, and efficient as possible. At Kales & Kales, PLC, our goal is to help clients reach the best resolutions for themselves and their families, compassionately, individually, and with integrity. Taking this approach, Kales & Kales, PLC has received numerous honors from their peers and the praise of their clients.

We pride ourselves in being a law firm that sees each case and each individual as unique and worthy of our highest level of care and attention. Whether the facts of your case are complex or simple, we can help you choose the best path for your divorce.

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Settlement Oriented

The attorneys at Kales & Kales, PLC are committed to helping you reach a fair and equitable settlement using the divorce process option that best suits your needs. Whether you choose to proceed with the collaborative process, mediation, uncontested divorce, traditional litigation, or some combination of all four, we believe the decisions involved in divorce (including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, asset distribution and debt allocation) are best made by the parties themselves. We will keep you advised as to the relevant law in your case and help you understand your rights. We will strive to provide you with a workable and enduring settlement.

HOW TO CHOOSE A COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE LAWYER
- Collaborative Education
  
  The attorney you select should be trained in the Collaborative Process. He or she should have at least successfully completed basic training in interdisciplinary collaborative divorce law. If the lawyer has been practicing collaborative law for a while, he or she ought to frequently go to advanced trainings and courses to make sure his or her skills are current. Collaborative Divorce practice progresses and changes, and it’s essential that your attorney be up-to-date.
- Experience
  
  Find out when a lawyer was initially trained in the Collaborative Process and the number of collaborative divorces in which he or she has participated. How did those cases go? Did most of them settle, therefore allowing the spouses to avoid court? Is collaborative law a focus of the attorney’s practice and something about which they’re genuinely passionate or something they occasionally do while primarily litigating?
- Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia ("CPNV")Meetings
  
  Does the attorney routinely attend CPNV meetings? Outside of participating in cases, monthly CPNV meeting are how Northern Virginia collaborative divorce lawyers cultivate strong professional relationships with one another.
- Mediation Training
  
  The Collaborative Process and mediation are different forms of alternative dispute resolution. However, there is significant intersection between the talents and abilities needed to be successful in both processes. Many Northern Virginia collaborative divorce attorneys are also Virginia Supreme Court certified family mediators.