The Commonwealth of Virginia is home to nearly 130,000 active duty military service members, and like the civilian population, when troops suffer marital problems, divorce is sometimes the only option. Legally, divorce among military personnel is similar to a civilian divorce. However, if you are a military service member...
Read moreChild support is the amount of money one parent pays to the other parent to help with the expenses involved with raising a child, including food, shelter, clothing, etc. Every state has different laws outlining how divorces with children are to be done and how child support is to...
Read moreDivorce cases are extremely sensitive situations, and there are several ways that spouses can seek a resolution. Your unique Northern Virginia family law needs will determine whether a Collaborative Divorce, divorce mediation, or divorce litigation are right for you, and by better understanding the elements and characteristics of each...
Read moreWhen a marriage ends, there are a variety of issues that need to be sorted out, including child custody arrangements, child support payments, and the details of alimony. Alimony is defined as a husband’s or wife’s court-ordered provision for a spouse after a divorce, and it generally involves monetary...
Read moreJonathan Kales has been selected to the 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list for excellence in the practice of family law. Virginia Super Lawyers are selected as part of a multistep nomination and research process that incorporates a statewide nomination survey, independent evaluation utilizing a 12 point indicator system, and...
Read moreJonathan Kales will be giving a talk on basic Virginia child custody, visitation, and support law on October 29th at 7:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean, as part of the New Beginnings Divorce 6-week program covering “everything you need to know about divorce in Virginia.” If...
Read more