Tucker PLLC - Family Law

09/02/2026

Congratulations to family law attorney Kiana Givpoor, who has been named to the 2027 Maryland Rising Stars list by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers!

This marks Kiana’s first year receiving the recognition, which is awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Maryland.

Click the 🔗 to learn more about Kiana and her recognition: https://www.tuckerfamilylaw.com/2027-md-rising-stars/

08/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our 11 Tucker attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

This year, nine of our attorneys are named as Best Lawyers, and two additional attorneys are included in Ones to Watch, which recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers. Selected through a peer-review process, these honors reflect the dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment our team brings to every client.

Congratulations to Emily Baker, Marina Barannik, Jonathan Dana, Jennifer Davison, Katherine O’Rourke, Daniel Schy, Elizabeth Selmo, Marna Tucker, Sarah Zimmerman, April DeLuca and Olivia Scott.

We’re incredibly proud of our recognized attorneys and are grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust.

Read more: https://www.tuckerfamilylaw.com/2027-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch/

07/20/2026

If you’re considering divorce in the District of Columbia, the first legal step may be filing a Complaint for Divorce.

But before filing, it’s important to understand:

🔸Whether you meet DC’s residency requirements
🔸What issues may need to be addressed
🔸Whether filing immediately is the right strategic move for your situation

Tucker family law attorneys Emily Baker and Olivia Scott explain what to know before starting the divorce process in DC: https://www.tuckerfamilylaw.com/how-to-start-divorce-process-dc/

If you’re considering divorce, you likely have questions about how to start the divorce process. If your matter is contested — meaning you and your spouse haven’t reached an agreement on one or more issues, such as property division, support or custody — and if for strategic or other reasons...

07/14/2026

Can you change divorce attorneys in the middle of a case? Generally, yes. But whether you should make a change is a more complicated question.

Before making a decision, it's important to think about several factors, including the timing, additional legal costs, continuity of your case and any court procedures that may apply.

Tucker Family Law attorneys Katherine O’Rourke and Olivia Scott break down what to consider and how the transition typically works:

Divorce can be a thorny process. Emotions run high, priorities shift and what once felt like the right legal strategy — or the right attorney — may no longer feel like a good fit. If you’re in this situation, you may be wondering: “Can I change divorce attorneys?” The short answer is yes. ...

06/28/2026

Tucker congratulates partners Marina Barannik, Jennifer Davison, Katherine O’Rourke and Sarah Zimmerman for being recognized as Top 100 Washington DC Super Lawyers for 2026 by Thomson Reuters!

06/26/2026

Tucker Family Law is proud to congratulate four of our women equity partners, Marina Barannik, Jennifer Davison, Katherine O’Rourke and Sarah Zimmerman, who were again named to the 2026 Top 50 Women in Washington DC Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters! 👏

06/23/2026

🎉We’re proud to share that 12 Tucker Family Law attorneys have been named to the 2026 Washington DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

This recognition reflects the strength of our family law team and our continued commitment to excellence in family law, helping clients protect what matters most.

Congratulations to our attorneys named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list:
-Emily Baker
-Marina Barannik
-Jonathan Dana
-Jennifer Davison
-Katherine O’Rourke
-Daniel Schy
-Elizabeth Selmo
-Sarah Zimmerman

Congratulations to our attorneys named to the 2026 Rising Stars list:
-April DeLuca
-Kelly Frye
-Tofarati Oba
-Olivia Scott

A special shoutout to Kelly Frye and Tofarati Oba, who were included on the Rising Stars list for the first time!

Read the full announcement at the 🔗in our bio.

12/24/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year, from all of us at Tucker Family Law. We know this time of year isn’t easy for everyone. We keep those going through a family transition close to our hearts.

12/22/2025

We were curious about our attorney's favorite holiday traditions, so we asked them. They shared rituals with their families, friends and, of course, lots of baked goodies! 🍪

12/19/2025

To help get into the holiday spirit, we asked some of our Tucker PLLC attorneys about their favorite holiday movie. 🎬Comment below with yours⬇️