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With the holiday season upon us, we want to express our gratitude for our community. We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving.
— Sandy and Cheryl
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Brooks Bears Charity Event
The Brooks family, with the help of friends and family, built 70 bears for children admitted to Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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Protecting Your Business During Divorce: Strategies for Business Owners
By Sandy Brooks
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, and it becomes even more complex when you own a business. Your business is not just a source of income but a significant asset that may be subject to division during divorce proceedings. There are some strategies and tips to help business owners navigate the divorce process while safeguarding their business interests.
Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements
- If you’re a business owner, one of the most effective ways to protect your business during a divorce is to have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in place. These legal documents outline how assets, including your business, will be divided in the event of divorce. By establishing clear terms and agreements in advance, you can minimize disputes and protect your business interests.
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Understanding Relocation Custody Cases: Navigating Complex Family Legal Matters
By Cheryl Hepfer
Relocation custody cases, also known as move-away cases, arise when one parent desires to move with their child to a new location, typically a significant distance away from the other parent. These cases present complex legal and emotional challenges that affect the lives of all parties involved.
Defining Relocation Custody Cases:
A relocation custody case is a legal matter that arises when a custodial parent, the one with primary physical custody of the child, wishes to relocate to a different geographic area. This can be within the same state or across state lines. The relocation might be due to various reasons, such as a new job opportunity, family circumstances, or personal reasons.
These cases can be contentious because the move often results in a significant disruption of the child’s life and the relationship with the non-relocating parent. The non-relocating parent, or the one without primary physical custody, may object to the relocation, fearing that it will limit their ability to spend time with the child.
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Cheryl and Sandy attended the Annual AAML Conference in Chicago this past week. They worked hard and caught up with great friends from around the country. | |
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, and ginger. Stir and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, then add 3 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend. Season to taste and serve with parsley, pepitas, and crusty bread.
Enjoy!
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Sandra A. Brooks
sbrooks@offitkurman.com
240.507.1716
As a family law attorney, Sandra (Sandy) Brooks’ practice focuses on a wide range of aspects in regards to family law. She dedicates her time to assisting clients in domestic law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, family mediation, spousal and child support, property division, and division of retirement benefits. Other matters that fall under her jurisdiction as a family law attorney include tax consequences of divorce, mediation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, negotiating and drafting of separation agreements, domestic litigation, and post-judgment proceedings. Sandy is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
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Cheryl L. Hepfer
chepfer@offitkurman.com
240.507.1717
Cheryl Hepfer is a highly-regarded attorney who has practiced family law for more than 40 years. She has been rated by her peers and is listed in Best Lawyers in America and as a top lawyer in the Washingtonian, Bethesda Magazine, and Super Lawyers. She is past president of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
Her practice consists primarily of domestic litigation involving significant assets and business interests. She has a wealth of experience in complex cases involving significant assets and property distribution, alimony, child custody and access. She has significant experience representing owners of businesses and their spouses, and those with significant assets, and works with business valuation experts and forensic accountants to maximize the benefits to her clients.
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