Arlington Collaborative Law Pllc

Arlington Collaborate Law PLLC is a Virginia family law firm where we offer various family law services relating to separation and divorce. Since divorce and family conflict can be emotional, stressful, and challenging, We believe that the way that you transition through your divorce (and other family law matters) will have an enormous impact on your life for many years to come. We are dedicated to helping my clients manage the conflict in a positive way by helping them make informed decisions, resolve issues, and move forward with their lives. As an attorney (licensed in Virginia and DC) and a Virginia Certified Mediator, Advanced Family Level, with more than 25 years of experience, it has been a pleasure for Karen L. Keyes to serve clients who are going through separation and divorce in Virginia and the DC Metro area. Her commitment is to help clients resolve issues without court intervention. In addition, Karen's training in psychology, law, mediation, and collaborative divorce practice enables me to help clients work though issues and arrive at solutions that are best for the client and their family. When dealing with divorce, property division, support and/or child custody, litigation is rarely in my client’s best interest. Alternatives to litigation, such as mediation and collaborative divorce, should be considered and attempted before anyone files in court. The hostile and adversarial nature of litigation can generate conflict, which can then result in the deterioration of relationships over time. In the end, most cases that are filed are settled out of court. Why spend the energy and resources in a court case when it is not likely going to trial? Mediation and collaborative divorce are two process options that offer you a different way of resolving a dispute. Instead of using a combative approach in court, we work with clients in a process that is consistent with their interests and goals.