As if divorce isn’t difficult enough, the new tax law does away with the alimony tax break. The change would likely make divorce more expensive for the person paying their ex — and will have an immediate effect on divorce negotiations. News radio WTOP turned to SmolenPlevy founding principal Alan Plevy on how the new tax law could affect people getting a divorce. Read more »

It’s back-to-school season, and for divorced or separated parents, the question is: Who is paying for the expensive TI-84 calculator their child needs for class? Alan Plevy is featured on WTOP and Mandy Walker's popular Since My Divorce blog to weigh in on what is covered with child support and how parents can decide who will pay for out-of-pocket expenses. Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson shares her own insights on these complex family law issues on WUSA 9’s Great Day Washington. Read more »

Tax issues can surface every year, but former spouses who continue to feud lose the opportunity to save themselves taxes. The Wall Street Journal shares six tax issues that could affect you if you are divorced. Read more »

January’s divorce filings are 30% more than any other month. SmolenPlevy Principal and family law attorney Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson appeared on News Channel 8's Good Morning Washington to explain why there is such an increase in divorces at the start of the new year. Read more »

There is a lot at stake in the recently announced split between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt; SmolenPlevy co-founding principal and family law attorney Alan Plevy was on News Channel 8’s Good Morning Washington explaining some of the nuances and complications arising out of their separation. Read more »

There’s nothing classically romantic about prenuptial agreements. Most couples willfully avoid them because they don’t want to ruin their blissful idea of a marriage lasting until death do they part. But they can learn from the long list of celebrity splits about what can happen when you don’t have a prenup. In one of the most expensive Hollywood divorces, actor/director Mel Gibson reportedly paid $425 million to his ex, Robyn Moore. Read more »

Published March 23, 2016 by Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson A parenting relationship does not end when the divorce proceedings do. SmolenPlevy Principals Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson and Alan Plevy share six common post-divorce life changes with The Huffington Post. Life After Divorce: 6 Common Post-Divorce Life Changes Circumstances change over time and […] Read more »

While no two divorces are the same, there are certain proactive steps couples can take before separating. SmolenPlevy Principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson offers a divorce to-do list on The Huffington Post. Read more »

One does not generally think of divorce as something that can be inexpensive or relatively easy, but SmolenPlevy Principal and family law attorney Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson says certain strategies can minimize the conflict created by a divorce. On NewsChannel 8’s Let’s Talk Live, Dickerson shares some considerations for a smooth divorce: Read more »

There’s a chill during January. Not just outside, but in many a marriage. As just reported on WNEW radio, SmolenPlevy Principal and family law attorney Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson says January is a busy time for divorce. Read more »

Divorce often brings out the worst in people, but ‘cyberspying’ shows how low they can go. SmolenPlevy principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson discusses the disturbing new trend on air with WTOP. Cyberspying occurs when one parent uses technology to spy on the other parent while he or she has custody of the […] Read more »

“Cyberspying” by a parent, who uses technology to monitor what their kids are doing when they’re with their other parent, is a disturbing trend among divorced couples and parents who do not share a home. Parents use these tactics to try to keep an eye on their children or the […] Read more »

While no one can predict the future, it is safe to guess that the New Year will bring change: new opportunities, new friends, new diets, and possibly a divorce. Divorce is a common New Year’s resolution. According to Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, principal at SmolenPlevy, a number of people begin the process of divorce in January and February — mainly […] Read more »

Stay off Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,  or other social media platforms if you are or may be in court. 81% of attorneys discover social networking evidence worth presenting in court. Social media can be used as evidence during divorce procedures to show proof of infidelity, gains in income, and even affect […] Read more »