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Kales & Kales is proud to announce that Jonathan Kales has been selected by his peers as a member of Virginia’s Legal Elite for 2013....
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What Are Some Differences Between Collaborative Divorce And Court Based Divorce?
In Collaborative Divorce, the attorneys help the spouses reach settlement agreements that satisfy the needs and interests of both spouses. In court based divorce, a gain for one spouse is often viewed as requiring a loss by the other, a negotiation process called a “zero-sum game.” In Collaborative Divorce,...
Read moreHow do I persuade my husband or wife to divorce collaboratively?
The general consensus amongst collaborative divorce attorneys is that the best way to get your spouse onboard with the Collaborative Process is to take a subtly persuasive, low-pressure approach. When a potential client contacts Kales & Kales and asks how to present the concept of Collaborative Divorce to their...
Read moreIs a collaborative divorce cheaper than a litigated divorce?
From a financial perspective, the answer is most of the time. In our experience, a typical collaborative divorce costs about 30% – 50% less than a divorce where the spouses fully litigate their case (i.e., where they do formal discovery, have preliminary hearings, conduct depositions, go to trial, etc.)....
Read moreHow easy and affordable is the Kales & Kales Uncontested Divorce Program?
The process is simple, is done entirely in writing, and requires no court appearances or office visits: Step 1: Our lawyers draft a Marital Settlement Agreement on your behalf. Step 2: Once you and your spouse sign the Marital Settlement Agreement, our lawyers file a Complaint for Divorce on your...
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