Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller - February 2022

Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller - February 2022

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FEBRUARY 2022

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Melt the Stress Away

REFRESHING YOUR MIND AND BODY

F rom work to politics, plenty of things bring us stress, and the past two years have certainly not made things any easier. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death in America. Stress doesn’t have to be a constant, though. We can do many things that will leave us feeling refreshed. Ever since I was in law school, I have found that running has been a great way for me to clear my head. I’ll try to get out a couple of times a week and run for multiple miles. It’s not only a great way for me to get my heart rate up, but I also do most of my thinking during my run. I’ll head out to somewhere with great scenery where it’s quiet and peaceful and just enjoy everything that nature has to offer.

While running and other forms of physical exercise help me to refresh and reset, it doesn’t always work for everyone. We all have our own interests and ways to relieve stress. You just have to go out and find yours. If you’re not someone who wants to go out for a quick jog, maybe doing sudoku or crossword puzzles will help to clear and refresh your mind. Another method that’s fairly popular is writing, which brings some people relaxation and peace. Maybe you just need to get your thoughts on paper, so writing a journal could be the best option for you. In order to give your mind a full refresh, you need to find something you’re passionate about and commit yourself to it for a certain period of time. If you love music, it could be playing an instrument or listening to your favorite band. If you like books but writing isn’t your forte, try reading one of your favorites or listening to an audiobook version for a new experience. There are many different things you can try to refresh your mind and de-stress. It might just take some experimentation to find what sticks, but when it does, it’ll be just what you need to give yourself the peace of mind and relaxation you deserve. – Daniel J. Miller

I am 100% an outdoors kind of guy, so it’s no surprise that running through nature works wonders to refresh my mind. Because of my industry, things can get stressful in my life, and I have to find ways to decompress. It’s difficult to find

“In order to give your mind a full refresh, you need to find something you’re passionate about and commit yourself to it for a certain period of time.”

that perfect level of balance, but if I can find a few hours per week to paddleboard in the ocean, climb mountains, or perform some other form of physical exercise, I’ll feel better. Exercising just gives me a boost of energy and helps me reset by taking me away from my normal routine.

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W hy Y ou S hould NOT M ove O ut D uring a D ivorce

the divorce proceedings — especially if you have children.

Furthermore, determining ownership of the home can be difficult if there’s an argument over who should receive it. If you move out of the home, even if your name is on the title, it may weaken your claim. You might also have to pay for the utilities in the home if you were paying them previously to continue your financial support. On top of that, it might be difficult to re-enter the home after you’ve left, so you might not be able to obtain needed documents after you’re gone. Lastly, it’s important to remember that a temporary situation you create for yourself may become permanent and will damage your finances for years to come. If you continue to pay bills in the home, the court may order you to pay a similar amount as part of your spousal support payments. Before taking any drastic actions, consult with us. We’re here to help you through this difficult time.

For one, if you move out, you won’t be able to spend as much time with your kids as you would if you still lived in the same house as them. While moving out may release some of the tension and stress from their lives, it could also hurt your chances at custody.

Courts try their best not to drastically alter a child’s

If you’re going through a divorce and are still living with your soon-to-be-ex, you’re probably wondering if and when you should move out of your home. It might seem like an obvious decision, since there will probably be some conflict and discomfort, but you don’t want to act rashly. Moving out too soon can lead to some disastrous consequences during

schedule or parenting situation. If you’re spending less time with them now, your time with them is not likely to increase after the divorce has been finalized. You’ll need to prove to the court that you still have an interest in being a parent so if you have to move out, make sure you have a parenting plan or custody arrangement already established.

To help the ice stay frozen, the NHL uses a revolutionary mobile refrigeration unit. Crews arrange aluminum trays across the football field or wherever the game is taking place. They then pump as much as 3,000 gallons of glycol coolant through the trays until they reach a temperature of 22 degrees F. After the ice reaches the ideal temperature, crews install rink boards. Lastly, they spray a fine mist of water across the rink, which builds the ice sheet until it reaches a thickness of 2 inches. The ice at an indoor rink is usually only about an inch thick, but outdoor games require a thicker surface to handle the warmer temperature. The NHL also had to find ways to manage much larger crowds at outdoor games. The record for the largest crowd at an NHL game is 105,491 — which took place outdoors at Michigan Stadium in 2014. The average attendance for indoor games is around 20,000 for most teams. Luckily, they usually get an extra hand from volunteers and the staff that regularly works at these venues. H ow D oes the NHL M anage O utdoor G ames ?

Since 2003, the National Hockey League (NHL) has hosted 33 outdoor regular season games with two more on the schedule for this year. From 2003–2013, the outdoor games were held in cities with colder climates at the beginning of the coldest month of the year. Chicago, Boston, and Edmonton were some of the cities to host during that time period. In 2014, the NHL began experimenting with playing outdoor games in warmer climates when they held the very first Stadium Series game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Since then, the NHL has not shied away from playing outdoor games in warmer climates. In fact, the 2016 Stadium Series game between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche took place in temperatures of 65 degrees F. This year, the NHL plans to host an outdoor game in Nashville in late February when the temperature usually sits around 50 degrees F. It can be difficult to maintain ice in warmer climates, but the NHL has developed a foolproof method to ensure their players stay safe during any type of weather.

You can catch outdoor games this season on Feb. 22 and March 13.

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In the Commonwealth of Virginia, businesses and their property are part of the marital estate in a divorce, no matter which spouse owns it (or if they both do). All marital property must be divided equally, but valuing business property is not as cut-and-dried as real estate and other property that married couples typically own. Courts will focus on the intrinsic value of a business to determine its worth. This means they will look at a number of factors to determine worth, not just the market value of the business if it were to be sold. The court may also compare the business owner’s income to those of a similar individual. If they make more than the average person, the excess income will be included in the business’s value. It’s a rare occurrence when a business-owning spouse has to sell their business as part of a mediated divorce settlement. They usually are not required to share the day-to-day operation of the business with their future ex, either. But if the business is worth a decent amount, a portion of its value What Happens to Your Business During a Divorce?

may have to be paid to the other spouse in periodic cash payments. Other times, the owning spouse will be left with 100% of the value of the business but will lose more of their other assets not tied to the business. Divorce can be a difficult time for anyone, but it becomes even more challenging for business owners. You’ll have to find ways to manage your business while taking care of any necessary steps in the divorce. To get the most out of your situation, you’ll need to have strong representation by your side. If you’re a business owner who is facing divorce, give our office a call and we will find a way to help you.

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Share this luscious red velvet cake with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups flour • 1 cup white granulated sugar • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 cup soy milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 cup canola oil • 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar • 1 tsp red food coloring (gel works best) • Frosting of choice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease baking pans of choice. Line bottoms with parchment paper. (Two 8-inch round pans work best.) 2. In a large bowl, sift flour and mix in sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. 3. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and soy milk. Leave the mixture to sit for about a minute so it can curdle into buttermilk. 4. Add milk mixture, vanilla, oil, vinegar, and food coloring to the flour mixture, stirring well to break up large clumps. 5. Pour batter into pans and bake for 20 minutes. 6. Cool cakes completely before frosting with icing of choice.

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FIND WAYS TO DE-STRESS PAGE 1 WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MOVE OUT DURING A DIVORCE HOW DOES THE NHL MANAGE OUTDOOR GAMES? PAGE 2 YOUR BUSINESS AND DIVORCE VEGAN RED VELVET CAKE PAGE 3 WHY AN NYC ATTRACTION BECAME ILLEGAL PAGE 4 INSIDETHIS ISSUE

THE 1930S AND PUSHCART MARKETS A BIGNYC ATTRACTION BECOMES ILLEGAL

If you were an immigrant who just arrived to New York City in the 1880s, you probably didn’t have much money to spare. But, if you had at least 10 cents, you could rent a pushcart and become a pushcart merchant and business owner. For more than 50 years, pushcart markets in New York City offered immigrants immediate access to an $828 million industry (in today’s money) that sold competitively priced goods like groceries, household items, clothing, and much more. Pushcart merchants would line up their carts along the streets of New York City and create vibrant and diverse markets that even tourists could enjoy. But not everyone in the city seemed happy about it. Although technically “merchants,” in the late 1800s and early 1900s, pushcart sellers were not described as such. Many of New York

City’s middle class and wealthy residents reserved this favorable term for sellers who had brick-and-mortar stores since they did not see pushcarts as a traditional means of honest work. Instead, they saw it as a public nuisance and a source of embarrassment. Politicians, city planners, and anti-pushcart movements complained primarily about poor sanitation in the open-air markets. So, in 1938, Mayor La Guardia proclaimed in The New York Times that “peddling on the streets of this city is a thing of the past.” To ease opposition, La Guardia opened indoor markets, which required pushcart sellers to apply for limited spots and pay higher fines. Upon opening the first indoor market, Mayor La Guardia proclaimed to the crowd, “I found you pushcart peddlers, and I have made you MERCHANTS!” Despite the cheers that followed, thousands of pushcart

sellers lost their jobs after the final ban of open-air pushcart markets.

The ban surprised the people who supported it; some brick-and-mortar stores lost as much as 60% of their business with the decrease in nearby foot traffic. New Yorkers eventually became nostalgic about pushcart markets. Once described as dirty and a “menace to the health of New York City,” people began to describe them as “fresh and attractive,” even “picturesque.” To this day, pushcart selling is still illegal, and New York City’s licensing policies make it extremely difficult for vendors to obtain permits, leading to an underground black market of selling and buying outdoor permits. However, in the city, you’ll still find street food with hardworking vendors making their American dream a reality!

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