Tucker PLLC - Family Law

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⬇️

12/04/2025

We are thrilled to announce that six Tucker family law attorneys are named to the prestigious 2025 Washingtonian Top Lawyers list! 🏆🌟

This recognition reflects our firm’s commitment to providing sophisticated, solution-focused representation that enables clients to move forward with confidence. We are honored to be acknowledged among the top attorneys in the DC metro region.

Congratulations to partners Emily Baker, Marina Barannik, Jennifer Davison, Jonathan Dana, Katherine O'Rourke and Sarah Zimmerman on this well-deserved honor!

https://www.tuckerfamilylaw.com/washingtonian-top-lawyers-2025/

12/02/2025

Most divorces never go to trial. But when they do, it helps to understand what the litigation process entails.

Divorce litigation can be the right path when resolution through mediation, negotiation or collaborative divorce isn’t possible — particularly in complex or high-conflict cases involving finances, domestic violence, addiction, mental health or contested custody.

Tucker partner Jennifer Davison breaks down the basics of the litigation process in our latest blog: https://www.tuckerfamilylaw.com/divorce-litigation-what-to-expect/.