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01/17/2024

January often sees a surge in divorce cases. After reflecting on relationships post-holidays, being prepared is crucial.

01/10/2024

Congratulations to Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson on being recognized as a '2024 Influential Women of Law' by VA Lawyers Weekly!

12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from SmolenPlevy!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from the SmolenPlevy family!

11/14/2023

SmolenPlevy is proud to announce that Principals Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, and Daniel Ruttenberg are recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers . They will each be featured in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers In America by U.S. News & World Reports.

10/25/2023

With elections at every level playing a significant role in our political system, ensuring the accessibility, validity, and freedoms of civil rights is paramount. Join the Virginia Law Foundation, The Virginia Bar Association, Old Dominion Bar Association (ODBA), and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello for the Civil Rights Law Institute at Monticello on October 19 and 20 and explore voting rights from historical and legal perspectives. Register to earn 6.0 MCLE credits and learn more at civilrightslawinstitute.org.

10/13/2023

The Civil Rights Law Institute returns to Monticello on October 19 and 20 to discuss voting rights from historical and legal perspectives. Presented by the Virginia Law Foundation, The Virginia Bar Association, Old Dominion Bar Association (ODBA), and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, this annual symposium brings together thought leaders from near and far to explore timely issues through engaging CLE panels. Learn more and register to participate either on-site or virtually at civilrightslawinstitute.org.

09/24/2023

The OSIRIS-REx mission set out in 2016 and just returned with pieces of the asteroid Bennu.

08/17/2023

A breakup is a difficult experience but it can be even harder when children are involved. What happens when unmarried parents split up? https://loom.ly/z4JQlto

As with many other custody laws, the parental rights of unmarried parents vary by state. In Virginia, the rights for unmarried parents begin differently for mothers and fathers.

08/16/2023

SmolenPlevy is honored to announce that Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, and Daniel Ruttenberg have once again been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers.

08/09/2023

Sometimes parents have difficulty communicating about their children, especially post-divorce. You may be at a point where a co-parenting coordinator is necessary. Read our blog about the role of these coordinators below! https://loom.ly/1Lf5BeY

Co-parenting coordinators can help divorced couples navigate decisions involving their kids. Learn the pros and cons here.

08/07/2023

Estate planning can get confusing if you aren’t sure what the difference is between a Last Will and a Living Will are. Let us explain. https://loom.ly/zyDgRic

Both documents can detail decisions you would want made on your behalf if you were unable to do so, but they are each used at different points in time.