Schwartz Kalina, PLLC

05/29/2024

CHILD SUPPORT IN VIRGINIA: COMMON TYPES OF COVERED EXPENSES

Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. provides caring support and trusted legal guidance throughout the process.

05/28/2024

PROTECTING YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS AFTER A VIRGINIA DIVORCE

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC., we protect your rights in divorce proceedings and help you get the maximum settlement. To request a consultation with our Virginia County family attorney, call or contact us online today.

05/27/2024

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. On this Memorial Day, Schwartz Kalina, PLLC remembers and thanks those who served. Their courage will never be forgotten. 🌟

05/16/2024

Planning to navigate through divorce mediation? Here’s a tip before you step into the room: Preparation is key! 📝 Take some time to outline your goals and priorities beforehand. Consider your best-case scenario and your bottom line. Having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve can help streamline the process and lead to a more successful outcome. Need guidance? Schwartz Kalina PLLC is here to provide expert advice and support every step of the way.

05/14/2024

Not every legal dispute or conflict needs to go to court. Let a trained, experienced Supreme Court certified mediator help you resolve your conflict in a way that meets both parties’ needs and truly reflects your interests. You’ll get a better result faster and with less expense and acrimony. With a mediated result, important family relationships can be maintained or ended amicably, with both parties implementing the solution willingly, without the need or desire to return to court and do battle over and over.

Contact Schwartz Kalina, PLLC, to represent you in mediation, mediate your dispute, or review a mediated agreement to make sure it meets your needs, protects your rights, and accurately reflects your understanding of the dispute’s resolution.

Call Kristen Kalina, ESQ. 703-272-4722 for a complimentary phone consultation today.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Schwartz Kalina PLLC! Today, we celebrate the incredible moms who inspire us every day with their strength, love, and dedication. You're the real MVPs!

05/10/2024

CHILD SUPPORT IN VIRGINIA: COMMON TYPES OF COVERED EXPENSES

Getting a formal child support order helps ensure your child has what they need. Schwartz Kalina, PLLC provides caring support and trusted legal guidance throughout the process.

05/09/2024

PROTECTING YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS AFTER A VIRGINIA DIVORCE

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC., we protect your rights in divorce proceedings and help you get the maximum settlement.

05/07/2024

Need legal representation you can trust? Look no further! Schwartz Kalina PLLC is here to provide top-notch legal services tailored to your needs. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to client satisfaction, we’re committed to helping you navigate even the most complex legal matters with ease. From family law to criminal defense, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today to see how we can assist you.

Kristen Manos Kalina, ESQ.
703-272-4722

Peter J. Schwartz, ESQ.
703-667-0954

05/06/2024

Happy Cinco de Mayo from Schwartz Kalina, PLLC! Today, we celebrate the resilience of a community and the bonds that unite us. May your day be filled with joy and laughter. ⭐️

05/01/2024

At Schwartz Kalina PLLC, we believe in more than just legal expertise. We believe in relationships built on trust, understanding, and dedication to our clients' needs. With every case, we strive to provide not just legal counsel, but a guiding hand through these difficult times.

Thank you for entrusting us with your legal matters. We're honored to serve you and your community.

04/25/2024

Kristen Manos Kalina, ESQ is a Family Law Attorney and Supreme Court Certified Mediator who is ready to support you in your legal journey. Call Kristen today for a 15 minute complimentary phone consultation on your options using divorce mediation virtually.
703-272-4722

04/24/2024

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. the largest part of our practice is family law. With over 30 years of combined experience we assist our clients in making difficult legal decisions related to divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support and other family law matters. We strive to resolve family law cases through mediation and settlement, but are always prepared to aggressively litigate in order to advance our clients best interest. With our experience and passion, we are prepared to help you with all of your family law needs.

04/11/2024

Navigating family matters is an emotional and challenging task. Here are some helpful tips for mediators:

1. Use nonverbal communication effectively: Pay attention to your body language and nonverbal cues during mediation, as they can significantly impact the negotiation dynamics. Maintain open and approachable body language to convey receptiveness.

2. Embrace the power of silence and use it strategically to prompt clients to share additional insight and allow parties to process information and make thoughtful decisions.

3. Encourage post-mediation follow-up with your clients to ensure that any agreements reached are implemented effectively. Offer guidance on monitoring compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement and address any issues or disputes that may arise post-mediation promptly and effectively.

4. Acknowledge and validate parties’ emotions while steering the conversation towards productive problem solving.

5. Employ active listening techniques such as paraphrasing, summarizing, and reflecting back emotions to demonstrate understanding and empathy.

6. Invest in ongoing professional development opportunities like workshops and training sessions to continue to enhance your mediation skills and effectiveness as a lawyer.

04/09/2024

Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. empowers families to choose happiness over heartache. Divorce is the brave choice to rewrite your story! Let us be your trusted partners to support you throughout this transformative journey.

04/03/2024

In order to ensure a respectful and productive mediation process, it’s important that mediators and clients be mindful of their behavior and actions. Here are several things clients should avoid doing during mediation:

❌ Withholding information or being dishonest.
This undermines the integrity of the mediation process and erodes trust between parties. Transparency and honesty are essential for reaching a fair and equitable resolution.

❌ Refusing to compromise.
The nature of mediation requires compromise and flexibility to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Having a “my way or the highway” mentality prolongs the mediation process and diminishes the likelihood of reaching a satisfactory resolution

❌ Bringing up irrelevant issues.
Clients should focus on the relevant issues at hand. Dwelling on unrelated issues sidetracks the discussion, wastes time, and detracts from efforts to address the core concerns underlying the dispute.

04/01/2024

Happy Easter from Schwartz Kalina PLLC! We hope your day was filled with love and laughter. 🌷☀️

03/28/2024

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN IMPACT YOUR LOUDOUN COUNTY FAMILY COURT CASE

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC, we provide the caring support and strong, experienced legal representation you need to protect your rights throughout the process.

03/27/2024

CAN I REFUSE TO CONSENT TO A DIVORCE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY?

To discuss your options, request a consultation at Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. Give our Loudoun County family attorney a call or contact us online today.

03/19/2024

In order to ensure a smooth and productive process through divorce mediation, it’s important to come prepared with all of your relevant financial documents and a list of any other assets or debts. Having a clear understanding of your financial situation will facilitate discussions on property division and financial support.

Call or message attorney Kristen Manos Kalina for a 15 min complimentary phone consultation on your options using divorce mediation: 703-272-4722

03/18/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. We’re always advocating for your pot of gold- fair treatment, unwavering support, and legal representation you can trust. Here’s to a day filled with luck and legal victories! ☘️

02/27/2024

In divorce mediation it’s not about winning or losing, but about reaching an agreement that’s best for both parties. With Schwartz Kalina PLLC, you can expect expertise, clear communication, empathy and understanding to help you come to a resolution in mediation.

02/22/2024

MAKING PARENTING TIME ARRANGEMENTS IN VIRGINIA

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC, we protect your rights and provide the trusted legal guidance you need in making these plans.

02/21/2024

SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN VIRGINIA: HOW IT CAN HELP YOU RECOVER FROM A VIRGINIA DIVORCE

At Schwartz Kalina, PLLC, we provide the experienced, local legal representation you need to get the total amount you are entitled to

02/21/2024

Divorce doesn’t have to break the bank. We believe in a better way forward: mediation.

Mediation saves you time and money by offering a peaceful, cost-effective alternative to costly courtroom battles. Our skilled mediators help you navigate difficult decisions so you can focus on rebuilding your life instead of draining your resources.

02/19/2024

Happy Presidents’ Day from Schwartz Kalina, PLLC! Wise words from Abraham Lincoln resonate today. Let’s work together to build a future of prosperity and equality.

02/13/2024

Love comes in many forms, and sometimes, it means letting go. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we want to acknowledge the courage and resilience of those navigating the journey of divorce. Happy Valentine’s Day from Schwartz Kalina, PLLC! We are always here for you! 🌹

01/25/2024

Call Kristen today for a complimentary phone conversation about your options using mediation. Mediation is available to be done remotely or in person.

01/23/2024

Stressed about your divorce? Consider using mediation to resolve all your issues and dissolve the chaos with VA Supreme Court certified mediator and licensed attorney Kristen Manos Kalina, Esq. Call 703-272-4722 for a complimentary phone call to discuss your options. 🌿✨

01/17/2024

Considering a divorce in Virginia? Explore our latest blog post for a comprehensive checklist that will guide you through the process. From legal requirements to financial considerations, we’ve got you covered. Click the link in our story to read more. https://www.schwartzkalina.com/considering-a-divorce-in-virginia-use-our-checklist/.

Visit our website www.schwartzkalina.com or call
Kristen Manos Kalina, Esq. 703-272-4722
Peter J. Schwartz, Esq. 703-667-0954