Jonathan Kales has been selected to the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list for excellence in the practice of divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. 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...
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Are you aware divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce? Did you know that it takes mental preparation? Rather than litigation that occurs in a courtroom, which can be tense for many, divorce mediation in Virginia involves discussing the terms of divorce with your spouse under the supervision...
Read more: How to Mentally Prepare for Divorce MediationIf you are considering filing for divorce, you may already understand the amount of decision-making that comes with it. You and your estranged spouse must come to an agreement on how you will handle things like dividing assets, calculating child support, and more. Creating a divorce agreement that is...
Read more: Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation in Virginia: Which Is Right for You?A “no-fault” divorce or uncontested divorce is one where neither party has to prove the other of any wrongdoing. This type of divorce generally takes less time in court to finalize and costs both parties less in legal fees.. In Virginia, a no-fault divorce will only be granted if...
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As a parent, you want the best for your child -- and you might be wondering whether staying together or getting divorced is the best option for your family. In making that decision, do not forget to consider that the effects of divorce on children are not always negative....
Read more: The Positive Effects of Divorce on ChildrenAfter doing your due diligence, you and your spouse have decided to pursue a Northern Virginia divorce through mediation. The first thing you should do is pat yourself on the back as you have made a very good decision amid the process of reaching the very difficult decision to end...
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