TWC Presents Collaborative Law 101

Learn all about the collaborative law process for resolving divorce or other family law-related situations. Learn about this new process which is based on self-determination, and has been described as the “kinder, gentler divorce” avoiding court where possible.

The workshop will walk through what the collaborative process is, the benefits, and how it differs from other legal processes.

Please note that the details of this program will not be tailored to any one specific case. The presentation will include legal information. The presenter cannot provide specific legal advice for ethical reasons.

About the Presenter

Catherine "Kate" Reese is a family law attorney with 26 years of experience (MD, VA, DC licensed), a master’s in counseling, and extensive training in collaborative law and mediation. She focuses her practice on the full spectrum of family law matters and has extensive experience in equitable distribution of assets, child and spousal support, and custodial time, as well as the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial and marital settlement agreements.

When Kate identifies matters that can be resolved more amicably and without contested litigation costs, she highly recommends alternate dispute resolution options such as mediation and collaborative law. As a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Family Law mediator and mentor, she is able to negotiate the best possible outcomes for her clients, helping them reach out-of-court resolutions whenever possible.