Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Virginia Child Custody and Visitation: Mothers, Grandparents, and Stepparents

This post is a second dose of common inquiries we hear about Virginia child custody and visitation law. ARE MOTHERS FAVORED BY VIRGINIA COURTS IN DETERMINING CHILD CUSTODY?   Answer: No. Years ago, Virginia followed the “tender years doctrine,” where there is a presumption that children should reside primarily with their...

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Jonathan Kales Named to Ten Leaders in Collaborative Divorce Law in Greater Washington, D.C.

Jonathan Kales has been named to “Ten Leaders in Collaborative Divorce Law in Greater Washington District of Columbia” by The Ten Leaders Cooperative, along with colleagues with reputations as some of the best collaborative divorce lawyers in Northern Virginia, the District, and suburban Maryland. Jonathan’s Ten Leaders profile appears at https://tenleaders.com/law/collaborative-divorce-law/district-of-columbia/greater-washington/....

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Helping Divorcing Northern Virginians Find Our Little Law Firm

In our endless effort to help Northern Virginians find our little collaborative divorce/mediation/uncontested divorce practice, we’ve created a listing on Thumbtack. Visit the site, and let us know what you think.  <a href=”https://www.thumbtack.com/Kales-Kales-PLC-Fairfax-VA/service/1143992″>Kales &amp; Kales, PLC</a>  ...

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Virginia Parenting Law 101: What is legal custody? What is physical custody? What is joint custody?

This post highlights a few of the most frequently asked questions we hear from potential clients and clients about Virginia custody and visitation law: WHAT IS LEGAL CUSTODY? Answer: Legal custody is the right to makes significant decisions concerning a child’s welfare, such as medical, educational, or religious decisions. ...

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