Posts by Cheryl Hepfer, Esq.
What is Dissipation and How Does the Court Handle It?
Under Maryland Law, and in most jurisdictions, dissipation is the expenditure of marital assets for the principal purpose of reducing…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Take My Business?
The law may differ slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Generally, businesses started during the marriage will be determined to be…
Read MoreSeparation? Where Do I Start?
If you are contemplating a separation, or if you believe that your spouse is, where do you begin? Collect…
Read MoreAlternatives To Court
Litigation can be scary and expensive, emotionally as well as financially. But you do not necessarily have to go to…
Read MoreTraveling with Toddlers on Planes
Here are nine tips for traveling with Toddlers in today’s world: Be prepared for dirty objects that find their way…
Read MoreHow to Manage the Expense of a Family Law Case
It is a concern that every client has, but few are willing to discuss with their counsel. So, what are…
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with Adultery in Maryland?
Adultery is a misdemeanor in Maryland, punishable by a $10 fine. It’s doubtful that a prosecutor would ever prosecute that…
Read MoreSo, What About Your Personal Property – Is It Yours?
Anything that you owned prior to your marriage, that you received through inheritance, or that was a gift to you…
Read MoreShould You Consider a Collaborative Divorce?
A collaborative divorce—or the legal process in which a couple enters a formal agreement to work together, out of court,…
Read MoreWomen of Achievement – Women’s History Month
A few years ago, a Committee headed by Frances Hughes Glendening, the then-wife of Governor Glendening, published a book, highlighting…
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