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Emily C. Baker

Senior Associate

202-466-8960
ebaker@ftlf.com

“I believe that effectively listening to and communicating with the client should be an attorney’s most important focus.”

Emily C. Baker

Emily believes that a key step in constructing creative solutions for her clients is to listen carefully as they develop their goals.  Emily assists clients who have a variety of issues relating to separation and divorce and has particular expertise in representing clients in complex, high net-worth family law matters.  Depending on the specifics of the situation, Emily helps clients reach resolution of the issues in their divorce using negotiation, mediation, and/or litigation.

Emily is a zealous advocate for her clients from the initial meeting to the conclusion of the matter.  She brings empathy, attention to detail, and creativity in seeking the best outcome for each unique client.  Emily understands that clients deal with great uncertainty and strong emotions as they move through the divorce process; thus she is able to work with each client to maintain centeredness and focus on what is most important.

Emily clerked for the Honorable Robert J. Smith of Fairfax County Circuit Court and then, contrary to usual practice, was selected for a second clerkship the following year with Chief Judge Bruce D. White. Her experiences during these two years have given Emily a solid foundation for her skill at advocating for her clients.

Emily received her law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia after graduating from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, with a B.A. cum laude. Emily is delighted to be part of a sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional Family Law practice group that offers clients exceptional resources to resolve difficult family challenges.

Emily lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband.  On her own time, Emily loves hiking, long-distance bike riding, and reading.

Honors/Awards

  • Selected to the Washington, DC Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2019
  • Best Lawyers, 2019

Past Employment

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Smith, Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Bruce D. White, Chief Judge to the Fairfax Circuit Court

Introduction

Emily believes that a key step in constructing creative solutions for her clients is to listen carefully as they develop their goals.  Emily assists clients who have a variety of issues relating to separation and divorce and has particular expertise in representing clients in complex, high net-worth family law matters.  Depending on the specifics of the situation, Emily helps clients reach resolution of the issues in their divorce using negotiation, mediation, and/or litigation.

Overview

Emily is a zealous advocate for her clients from the initial meeting to the conclusion of the matter.  She brings empathy, attention to detail, and creativity in seeking the best outcome for each unique client.  Emily understands that clients deal with great uncertainty and strong emotions as they move through the divorce process; thus she is able to work with each client to maintain centeredness and focus on what is most important.

Emily clerked for the Honorable Robert J. Smith of Fairfax County Circuit Court and then, contrary to usual practice, was selected for a second clerkship the following year with Chief Judge Bruce D. White. Her experiences during these two years have given Emily a solid foundation for her skill at advocating for her clients.

Emily received her law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia after graduating from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, with a B.A. cum laude. Emily is delighted to be part of a sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional Family Law practice group that offers clients exceptional resources to resolve difficult family challenges.

Emily lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband.  On her own time, Emily loves hiking, long-distance bike riding, and reading.

Honors/Awards

  • Selected to the Washington, DC Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2019
  • Best Lawyers, 2019

Past Employment

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Smith, Fairfax County Circuit Court
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Bruce D. White, Chief Judge to the Fairfax Circuit Court

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How To Create an Effective Parenting Plan

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How to Create an Effective Parenting Plan

Emily Baker – Senior Associate

Virginia Divorce Attorney, Emily Baker discusses how co-parents can create an effective parenting plan after a divorce.

A parenting plan is another name for a contract or an agreement that co-parents can enter into together concerning custody and visitation of their kids. A parenting plan is an important tool that parents can use to layout structure and detail to their time with their children. It’s important to start thinking about a parenting plan as early in the process as possible because it helps create and maintain stability for your children during this period.

There are 5 major practical considerations when developing a parenting plan with your co-parent. These include:

  • Location of home
  • Location of kids’ schools
  • Parent’s work and time constraints
  • Kids’ ages
  • Kids’ special needs

Parenting plans are usually developed out of the court system. This is important because it allows a parent to be as creative as they want to be. For parents with a unique work schedule, we can create a workable parenting plan. For example, you can create a varying week-to-week or a varying month-to-month schedule that comports with your work schedule, but also makes sure you have time to spend with your kids.

My biggest goal when working with parents is to minimize conflict in their co-parenting relationship so their children can thrive in their new family environment and divorce doesn’t become a life event for them.

Practices

  • Family Law

Education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, 2013, J.D.
  • Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 2010, B.A. cum laude

Bar/Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia

Publications / Blog Posts

  • When Will My Divorce Actually Start?
    August 22, 2019
  • Emily Baker Elected President of the Young Lawyers’ Section
    July 11, 2019
  • What You Should Expect from Your Divorce Lawyer
    May 22, 2019
  • Planning for the Future in Custody Arrangements
    January 17, 2019
All Articles by this Attorney

Professional Memberships

  • President-Elect of the Young Lawyers’ Section of the Fairfax Bar Association
  • Member, Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section
  • Member, Virginia Bar Family Law Section
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