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 »
Alan Plevy and Jason Smolen Selected as Virginia’s Top Rated Lawyers
Co-founding Principals Alan Plevy and Jason Smolen were recently awarded the honor of being two of Virginia’s Top Rated Lawyers for 2012. Read more »
Continuation of Child Support for Severely & Permanently Disabled Adult Children
By Joshua Isaacs, associate with SmolenPlevy. Article Originally published in the Special Needs Trust Newsletter, The Arc of Northern Virginia For parents of a child who has disabilities, there are many challenges like managing the medical and therapeutic expenses, coordinating with different service providers, and ensuring that the child receives the best […] Read more »
Jason Smolen Spotlighted in Yahoo! Finance Article
Half of Americans With Kids Set to Die Without a Will By Lisa Scherzer | The Exchange – Sun, May 6, 2012 3:31 PM EDT If you died tomorrow, who would inherit your assets? Your house? Your Snapfish albums? If you’re like half of American adults with children, you haven’t made a will and […] Read more »
Jason Smolen Spotlighted in Yahoo! Finance Article
SmolenPlevy’s Jason Smolen discusses the consequences of dying without a will in Yahoo! Finance article, “Half of Americans With Kids Set to Die Without a Will“: If you died tomorrow, who would inherit your assets? Your house? Your Snapfish albums? If you’re like half of American adults with children, you […] Read more »
Another Celebrity Divorce Indicates the Need for a Prenup
Forget the Greek, when it comes to Russell Brand’s just announced divorce from Katy Perry, it’s get him to the bank. Media reports say the British comic actor stands to make more than $20 million dollars in the split from the pop superstar. Turns out the celebrity pair didn’t have […] Read more »
A Guide For Witnesses
There may be two scenarios when you might be called to testify as a witness; in a Deposition or in a Court proceeding. A Deposition generally occurs at a lawyer’s office and you are asked to answer questions. While a Deposition seems more casual, it should be treated as a Court proceeding. The […] Read more »
Succession Planning Equals Success
In this economy, having a succession plan could be a CEO’s saving grace. Jason Smolen, co-founding Principal of SmolenPlevy, says that not enough businesses have solid succession plans in place—and waiting until the last minute is the worst thing you can do for your company. Let’s look at the example […] Read more »
What Kim Kardashian’s Divorce Teaches us About Pre-nups
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were only married for 72 days, but their wedding day earned them over 17 million dollars. How will they split the money? And who gets to keep the 20-carat ring? Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson and Alan Plevy, Family Law attorneys at SmolenPlevy say this all depends […] Read more »
“Benefit” Corporations
Improving Society through Your Business Corporations have become the favorite target of pundits and critics recently. While some corporate practices may well deserve the censure, if you are considering incorporation or are already incorporated in Virginia, there is now an option available that emphasizes the good your company does for […] Read more »