Kales & Kales, PLC

01/16/2025

Surviving Valentine’s Day When You’re Divorcing Your Valentine

The holiday lights have been taken down in the Mosaic District and at Tyson’s Corner. Heart-shaped chocolates and a sea of pink and red have taken over the shelves. For many, these sights spark joy and anticipation. But for couples considering separation or navigating the early stages of divorce, Valentine’s Day can feel overwhelming, sad, and confusing. At Kales & Kales, PLC, Jonathan and Amy Kales focus their practice on guiding married individuals through divorce mediation, helping couples in Northern Virginia find peaceful solutions and clarity during one of life’s most challenging transitions. This Valentine’s season, we’re here to help you focus on creating a path toward healing and new beginnings.

LEARN MORE: https://www.kaleslaw.com/surviving-valentines-day-when-youre-divorcing-your-valentine/

01/10/2025

How Divorce Mediation Sets the Right Tone for 2025

Divorce mediation is becoming a cornerstone for couples seeking a fresh start in the new year, especially in Northern Virginia. According to the Virginia State Bar, mediation helps couples save an average of 60-70% compared to litigation costs while offering higher satisfaction rates.

We've prepared a guide that explores how mediation can help you navigate separation efficiently and amicably in 2025.

Navigating a divorce in 2025? Choose peace and efficiency with divorce mediation. Learn how Kales & Kales, PLC can guide you through the process smoothly.

05/12/2024

In the United States, between 35%-50% of first-time marriages end in divorce, increasing to approximately 60% for second marriages and 70+% for marriages after the second. (See https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/divorce-rate-by-state). What does this high rate of divorce mean for couples and families in Northern Virginia?

One major impact divorce has on families is that holidays, once celebrated together, are now, most often, divided. Families have to learn an entirely new dance as they navigate their new normal. Ask just about any divorce attorney, and he or she will tell you that the adjustment is not easy and that there is always an uptick in phone calls prior to holidays. Even with the most amicable of divorcing couples, holidays can be a time filled with heightened emotion. It is important to the children of divorce that their parents determine a workable holiday schedule which is both as free from conflict as possible and also allows the children to celebrate with each parent.

With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, let’s take a deeper dive into the role mediation can play in establishing a long term workable and successful holiday schedule: https://www.kaleslaw.com/reimagining-mothers-day-and-other-holidays-in-northern-virginia-a-guide-to-shared-custody-and-mediation-during-divorce/

Intro In the United States, between 35%-50% of first-time marriages end in divorce, increasing to approximately 60% for second marriages and 70+% for marriages after the second. (See https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/divorce-rate-by-state).  What does this high rate of divorce mean ...

04/02/2024

Kales & Kales, PLC is proud to announce Amy and Jonathan Kales will each be listed in the September 2023 edition of Northern Virginia Magazine as a 2023 “Top Lawyer” for their work as divorce mediators. Mr. and Mrs. Kales earned this distinction via a vote of his and her peers.

04/02/2024

The Pros and Cons of Virginia Divorce Mediation: Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages

In recent years, divorce mediation has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional litigation in Fairfax, Arlington, and throughout Northern Virginia. This process involves a neutral third party, known as a mediator, who assists divorcing couples in reaching agreements on various aspects of their separation, such as property division, child custody, and spousal support. In this article, we will delve into the pros and cons of divorce mediation, highlighting its benefits and occasional drawbacks. https://www.kaleslaw.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-virginia-divorce-mediation-weighing-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/