Like most litigation, traditional divorce cases are adversarial, pitting one party against the other. On the other hand, the divorce mediation services offered by Jonathan L. Kales and Amy Grillo Kales foster a cooperative approach designed to generate positive results. Specifically, divorce mediation allows you and your spouse to:...
Read moreIt’s not uncommon to see conflict in a long-term relationship. In fact, it’s perfectly normal for couples to clash from time to time — after all, they’re two separate people with differing opinions. Some couples try to avoid conflict at all costs. The problem with sweeping uncomfortable subjects under...
Read moreChanges have been made to both Virginia and federal law that have substantial implications for spousal support in Virginia. BIG CHANGES FOR DIVORCING COUPLES What does silence about the modifiability of spousal support in a divorce settlement agreement mean? We asked a Virginia family lawyer. If divorcing spouses settle their...
Read moreWhen a couple decides to separate, and divorce becomes the only option left on the table, there are a few ways they can proceed. One option is litigation, where the two parties decide to go to court for their divorce. Another option is mediation, where the divorcing couple agrees...
Read moreDivorce is never easy, but with the help of a qualified mediator, your chances of settling your divorce amicably is very possible. Divorce mediators are neutral third parties who provide unbiased guidance for divorcing couples. Mediators can be used in all sorts of disputes, but they are especially useful...
Read moreYou’ve heard of the book Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray, PhD? Fundamental to the premise of the book is this underlying hypothesis: Men and women communicate differently—what they hear, how they speak, and how they process information is very different. At Kales & Kales PLC,...
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