The last year certainly has seen on-the-spot training for many when it comes to increased use in technology. As we spend our time working remotely, small law offices have begun to heavily rely on various online platforms to work with clients. Due to the nature of my business, it is more important than ever to […]
Considerations for Parents During Challenging Times
Parents are presented with many challenging situations as they raise their children. As a result, it is not unusual for parents who are still married to have different views. For parents who are in the process of separation, it is likely to be even more challenging. Frequently, parents separate due to poor communication, differing views, […]
What Organic Vegetable Gardening Adds to My Life & How it Relates to the Legal Work That I Do
A few years ago, a neighbor and friend offered to show me how to build raised garden beds and to grow organic vegetables in my backyard. It was not something I would have done on my own yet with a little help offered, I figured “why not?” Unbeknownst to me at the time, that simple […]
New Year – New Space – New Name!
I am pleased to announce the newly formed Arlington Collaborative Law PLLC. Please visit the website at arlingtoncollaborativelaw.com for information and services available. For inquiries or referrals, please use my new email address: kkeyes@arlingtoncollaborativelaw.com. Our phone and fax will remain the same. My office moved to a new building at 2311 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 625, […]
Social Media & Divorce – Do’s and Don’ts
Studies show that many Americans spend more than a couple of hours a day on social media. We often share information about our activities, what we eat, thoughts about friends and family, and more. Yet under some circumstances, sharing is not always a good thing. As a Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Family Mediator, I have […]
What to Expect When Meeting with an Attorney Regarding Settlement Work in Mediation
As a Family Law Attorney, I am often contacted by a potential client with the request that I review an agreement reached in Mediation. It is important that the client (and the person referring the client) understand what to expect from the Attorney under such circumstances. The parties have come a long way and have […]
Creativity and the Collaborative Divorce Work That We Aspire to Do
Creativity can mean taking a path less followed. While it is about coming up with new ideas and images, it can also require courage to do something different. Here are some synonyms for creativity – originality, individuality, imagination, innovation, vision and resourcefulness. In Collaborative Divorce, there is a team of professionals who commit to resolving […]
Mediation Flow: Tools Used and Documents Created*
Some of the most common questions that I am asked by mediation clients at the beginning of their mediation are: What documents are generated in mediation and how do those documents relate to completing a divorce? What documents does the mediator handle and what documents do the attorneys handle? Do either, or both of us […]
Road Map for a Negotiated Settlement in Mediation or Collaborative Divorce
Clients who come to see me are interested in resolving their issues outside of court through negotiation. I believe it helps to provide them with a road map of what steps we will follow and a general flow of the stages we usually follow. 1. What are the key elements that need to be addressed […]
What About the Children?
Separation and divorce involves a restructuring of the family, especially when children are involved. I observe in my clients, and know from personal and professional experience, what a difficult transition divorce can be. As a mediator and collaborative family law attorney, I rarely get to meet or talk with the parties’ children. I always inquire, […]