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 »
Mediation is a great way to solve traditional legal disputes and can be a much cheaper, quicker, and more pleasant process than litigation. Not too many people are very familiar with mediation, however, and most people have questions about whether the process is right for them. Mediation is an informal […] Read more »
It’s an annual rite of spring — children are eagerly anticipating the end of the school year and the start of their summer break. The same can’t be said for a number of divorced or separated parents. Summer vacation can deteriorate into a very stressful, chaotic and combative time for parents who share custody, as well as a confusing time for their children. This nightmarish scenario can be avoided. Read more »
Families come in all shapes and sizes – which means estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. When planning for your family’s future, it’s important to understand that depending on your situation, you may require different estate planning considerations. If you have stepchildren or are unmarried with biological children, you and your […] 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 »
Traveling to the beach is all about sun, sand, and fun — but for divorced parents, planning the summer is no vacation when there are differing views on COVID-19 vaccinations and travel during the pandemic. Co-parents with clashing views may find themselves in a deadlock once a coronavirus vaccine is […] Read more »
Before, during, and after coronavirus, the general rule for prenuptial agreements is to get them signed by you and your significant other as early as possible before the wedding. SmolenPlevy Principal and Family Law Attorney Alan Plevy recommends getting it taken care of so you can focus on the wedding. […] Read more »
For the past couple of months, everyone has been dealing with living in quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as states decide what their next steps will be, divorced parents are tackling how to navigate child visitation. SmolenPlevy family law attorneys Alan Plevy and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson provide insight […] Read more »
Schools are closed through the school year, which means children are going to be home for the next five months. In divorced or separated families, the parent who has primary custody is now with the children 24/7, all while still trying to work from home. “This can be tough for […] Read more »
For divorced and separated families, the upcoming holidays can be filled with dread instead of joy. Too often, children are caught in the stressful battle between separated parents, who haven’t realized they need to come up with new ways to make memories. 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 »
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 »
