Rachel L. Virk joins us in our recent Virtual U.S. Attorney Podcast episode. She has been practicing divorce law in Northern Virginia since 1989. Rachel is Certified as a Mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court and is a trained collaborative law practitioner.

She talks about the factors that can cause or increase conflict during the divorce process. In addition, how the situation can become even more complex when a couple has children, and they are involved in the process.

One of the most important suggestions is that during the process, the guiding principle should always be what is the right thing to do. An individual’s decision-making process must never include revenge or anger.

Rachel also highlights that conflict can surface a person’s true nature. It can have an extremely negative impact when children are a part of the process. There are chances that children can internalize that behavior.

There is an enormous amount of work required to properly prepare for the final custody hearing and the final divorce here in Northern Virginia. The paperwork is huge and tiring. From preliminary matters such as a motion to prohibit the dissipation of assets to a motion to prohibit relocating with the children restraining orders due to domestic violence, you will need the right assistance and knowledge to get what is in your best interest.

Listen now to learn more about this topic, including the information regarding the costs of litigation, a brief about the documents needed during divorce, and important considerations during the divorce process.

Rachel Talks About:
2:19 - The emotional aspect of divorce
5:05 - 6:14 - Factors that lead to high conflict
6:31 - Important considerations for couple with children
7:56 - 8:26 - Fear of losing children
9:57 - 10:43 - Conflict brings out the true nature
10:52 - 12:04 - The court process
12:16 - Physical & emotional stress during divorce
12:49 - Litigation costs & divorce
15:29 -  Emotional reactions during court rulings
18:50 - Adjustment after divorce
20:30 - Cultural factors affecting the divorce process

More About Rachel

Ms. Rachel Virk obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 and a Masters of Science degree in 1985, both from the University of Miami , and her law degree from George Mason University in 1989. Ms. Virk’s offices are located in Sterling, Virginia.

President of Rachel L. Virk, P.C., Ms. Virk is a member of several local, state, national and international associations addressing divorce dispute resolution, as set forth in more detail on her website www.virk-law.com.

In addition, she is the author of “The Four Ways of Divorce – A Concise Guide to What You Need to Know About Divorce Using Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration, and Mediation, So You Don’t Pay More Than You Should”, published in 2009, and republished in Second Edition in 2019.