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Riley Pennington

About Riley Pennington

Riley V. Pennington graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Political Science. Riley was heavily involved in several leadership organizations and student government, while serving as President of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and as a member of the executive board of the Panhellenic Council.

Riley received her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During her time as a law student, Riley was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation as well as the Family Law Society. In addition to being named to the Dean’s List on numerous occasions, Riley was awarded the Jefferson Medal for excellence in legal writing.

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Spanking: proper punishment or child abuse?

February 25, 2016 in Family Law /by Riley Pennington

There comes a time for all parents when we must determine how to properly discipline our children. Not only must we choose a punishment that will work, but we must also be mindful of punishment that may be too harsh. In a recent case, the Department of Children and Family services initiated a case against […]

Five Holiday Tips During Divorce

December 16, 2015 in Family Law /by Riley Pennington

Holidays are the time in the year in which we all look forward to spending time with our family, friends, and loved ones. Consequently, dealing with divorce during this time of the year can be challenging.  However, these five holiday tips may help to ease this difficult time. 1. Choose Who You Spend Time With. […]

Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders or ATROs: Positive or Negative

May 22, 2015 in Family Law /by Riley Pennington

While there are marriages that end on good terms and amicably, this is a rarity in today’s world. The “ideal” divorce is hard to find and in reality, most marriages do not dissolve so easily, and from the moment a spouse is served, their emotions can get the best of them. They may act out- […]

Divorce Month is Half Over

January 16, 2015 in Family Law /by Riley Pennington

This coming Monday, January 19, 2015, has been marked as “blue Monday” or the unhappiest day of the year. Experts predict the following factors contribute to blue Monday: weather conditions, debt level, time since the holidays, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels, and the feeling of a need to take action. […]

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