Bringing Out the Best in Her Team Through Learning and Growth
Since founding ReeseLaw, P.C., Kate Reese has fostered an environment that encourages lifelong learning and development. Mentorship is a priority for Kate, as she sees it as a critical part of offering the best client services in the family law arena, a critical emphasis in her management style and an opportunity to promote excellence in her field
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Collaborative Divorce, Family LawWhen and how do I talk to my spouse about the Collaborative Process?
Once the thought of separation and divorce enters your mind, your second thought should be about process. It is never too soon for you and your spouse to seek information about options. When you understand your options, you are in a better position to make informed decisions about how to move forward.
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce LawA Uniform Collaborative Law Act is in Effect in Virginia
In 2021, the Virginia legislature took a major step in acknowledging and encouraging the Collaborative Law Process in Virginia by passing the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA). More general than collaborative divorce, this new law is a significant development in alternative dispute resolution of family law matters in Virginia. The new law clarifies certain critical issues, providing guidance to attorneys as well as Virginia judges with respect to Collaborative Law. Contact Reese Law today to speak with a collaborative divorce attorney in Northern VA.
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Law8 Steps to Using the Collaborative Process
As an alternative to litigation, the Collaborative Process offers the parties an opportunity to work together to reach an amicable resolution of the family law issue before them, whether it is divorce, a Premarital Agreement, post-divorce issues, or anything between.
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce LawADR for Family Matters During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has interrupted life as we know it, and it has impacted how the Virginia courts are operating. While each county has different orders, most "non-essential" matters have been "continued" (i.e. postponed), in some cases until June, and in others, indefinitely. Among the matters impacted by these orders are ordinary family law trials.
Topics: Collaborative Divorce, Mediation
