Cherise Loy, (Lawyer/Mediator)
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I strongly believe that family and marriage are paramount; an Attorney or Mediator should act as your guide. Our firm is dedicated to empowering our clients, helping them create plans for their children and their futures. Keep your marriage together with an agreement; we have found solutions for many families. Everyone needs support easing through the difficulties of separation, planning family time with your children, dividing the assets of a marriage and deciding your next step. Choose to be in control! Through Mediation or Collaborative law, together we will use your ideas and focus on the needs for your particular family to customize two separate and loving households. Those seeking to Marry/Wed or Renew Vows, contact my office at 703.815.0000 or www.loylaw.us. Marriage creates a family & renewing your commitment can be a truly wonderful way to celebrate your love. Our firm makes family a priority. I practice Mediation, Collaborative Family Law, Adoption, Personal Injury and handle other family law matters: Name Changes, Birth Certificate/Marriage License corrections . Marriage Celebrant, Lifetime Appointed by the Fairfax Circuit Court since 2013; hundreds of different ceremonies performed.
Collaborative Services
The opportunity to provide real aid to families in transition, going through one of the most difficult times in their lives is wonderful. After more than 20 years in litigation I have seen the devastation following a contentious trial & a Court's ruling. Collaborative Law's ability to empower clients & support their families through Separation, Divorce & Custody is unparalleled.
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2012 | Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training | CPTI | 21 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2019 | Family Mediation Training | Family Mediation Training | 40 |
| 2014 | Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills Training | CPTI | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2016 | Team Challaneges Advanced Training | Nancy Cameron | 7 |
| 2016 | Public Education Outreach for Practice Groups | Michael Fancher | 1 |
| 2016 | Public Education | Kevin Fuller | 1 |
| 2016 | Partnering in the Community to Expand the Use of Collaborative Practice | Marshall Yoder | 1 |
| 2016 | Launching and Access to Collaboratinon Program in your Community | Andrea Hirsch | 1 |
| 2016 | Integrating Financial Professionals into your Practice Groups | Cathy Diagle | 1 |
| 2016 | Creating Success for Large Practice Groups | Linda Piff | 1 |
| 2016 | Civil Collaborative in a Litigious World | Allison Bell | 1 |
| 2015 | Employee Benefits | Erika Schleifman | 1 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2020 | Ethics in Mediation | Lawline | 1.5 |
| 2019 | FL Supreme Court Approved Family Mediator Certification Training | Geraldine Waxman, Meah Rothman Tell | 40 |
| 2017 | What Does Neutrality Look Like | Lisa Herrick, PhD | 1 |
| 2017 | The Value of a Financial in a Divorce | Mary Spanka | 1 |
| 2017 | Stop Driving at the End of Your Hood | Michael McHugh, J.D | 1 |
| 2017 | Sharing the Gift of Knowledge: Practice Groups & Mentoring Programs | Anne Lucas | 1 |
| 2017 | Divorce Options Program | I was the instructor. | 1 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions for Growth As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce | Lisa Herrick and Kate Scharff | 6 |