Attorneys And Counsellors At Law
The ending of a romantic relationship between two people doesn’t end their relationship as parents. Many questions are raised about what will happen to a child after a divorce or the separation of the parents: Who will the child stay with? For how long? How will they be disciplined? Who […] Read more »
When the marriage ends, there’s an often overlooked and easier way to avoid court. Try mediation instead, says Alan Plevy, principal at SmolenPlevy in Vienna, Virginia. From child custody and property distribution to alimony and joint financial accounts, a divorce requires a lot of hard decisions. A trained mediator can […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is proud to announce that Principal Alan Plevy has been named the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Washington D.C. for Family Law Arbitration by Best Lawyers. This award is only given to one attorney in each category in the D.C. area. Mr. Plevy will be featured in the […] Read more »
It’s the Black Friday of Family Law. January is the month when many couples decide to divorce, arriving at their last straw during the holidays. Looking forward to the new year, family law attorneys Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson offer some tips to consider before the split: Organize Financial […] Read more »
Surviving the holidays can be tough enough, but it can be especially challenging for families that are dealing with divorce or separation. Plus, lingering COVID-19 restrictions in some areas make co-parenting during “the most magical” season even more complicated. The best gift those in this situation can give this year? […] Read more »
With the joys of the Holidays, baking, and gift wrapping often comes the stressors of money, family, and relationships. It is not uncommon for the end of the year to bring large emotions out of us – especially with the new year looming around the corner. You may be certain […] Read more »
The recent split of Bill and Melinda Gates sent shockwaves across the country. Their widely publicized divorce is just another high-profile example of a growing trend of older couples, often in long-term marriages parting ways in a phenomenon called “Gray Divorces.” It’s skyrocketing––about 25% of those getting divorced in the […] Read more »
Just when you’ve decided to take the next step and file for divorce, a global pandemic happens. You may have a lot of questions, including how can I get this over with? SmolenPlevy family law attorney Alan Plevy provides insights on how COVID-19 may affect your pending divorce. 1. How […] Read more »
Do you feel like that emoji with the top of its head exploding in a mushroom cloud? Does it feel like you made the decision to leave your spouse years ago, only to realize it was just after the holidays? And then, BOOM, just when you were going to start […] Read more »
Schools in Virginia are officially closed for the school year because of COVID-19, leaving many people wondering how they’re going to share custody of their children with the other parent. The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts has the following guidelines for divorce or separated parents: 1. BE HEALTHY. Comply […] Read more »
It’s a perfect storm. You and your soon-to-be-former spouse are legally separated, but for whatever reasons — often financial — you both remain living in the same home. That’s been working, because at least one of you has managed to be gone a lot, thanks to a job or other […] Read more »
By Alan Plevy It’s back-to-school season, and for divorced or separated parents, the question is: Who is paying for the expensive TI-84 calculator or laptop their child needs for class? Alan Plevy was featured on WUSA9’s Great Day Washington discussing how divorced parents share back-to-school expenses. Child support doesn’t necessarily […] Read more »
What’s their major? Who’s their roommate? Dorm room or fraternity house? These are all questions on the minds of parents who are sending their children off to college this fall. But if you are divorced — or thinking about getting a divorce — one of the most pressing questions you’ll […] Read more »
In most marriages, there is a division of labor where one person is usually responsible for taking care of the finances. Unfortunately, when a divorce occurs, the person who isn’t the household CFO will need to learn and understand what accounts exist. Family law attorney and principal Alan Plevy explains you should begin the divorce process by gathering your financial documents to save money and time in the long run. Read more »
Sometimes you need to go to trial for a divorce. Family law attorney and principal Alan Plevy discusses what happens when you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement. Read more »
