As an LGBT parent, you know that state and federal laws have not always been in your favor, to put it mildly. At the Law Office of Cheryl Bucker, we know that, while the changes that marriage equality has brought have been welcome, they can also be confusing. It is...
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Month: February 2020
How can I make joint custody work?
Sharing custody of children is usually best for the family, as it allows kids to have strong bonds with both parents. That does not mean that shared custody is easy to navigate. In fact, many parents have a hard time coming to terms with child-rearing issues when...
Addressing concerns over your estate plan
Estate planning is critical, especially for those who have a sizable estate and significant assets. With a solid estate plan set up, key questions related to the distribution of one's estate are answered and estate plans help families who are in the middle of...
Pursuing new hobbies after your marriage ends
For many people, the end of a marriage leads to various opportunities that were not an option before. Sometimes, these opportunities involve one's career, whether they gain the ability to take on more hours or move to a different part of the country to pursue a better...
Estate planning for college students
While some people do not start college or university until later in life, most enroll right after they graduate from high school. They are typically only 18 or 19 years old, and for many, it feels like life is only just beginning. It may seem premature for those not...
Elective share and disinherited spouses
There are several reasons spouses may wish to disinherit each other. One may find that the other was unfaithful, and while choosing to stay for the children, decided the spouse should not become entitled to their possessions after death. Some spouses may wish for...