It is easy to understand how parents can get upset when dealing with child custody matters. It’s likely that divorcing couples didn’t get along very well when they were married, and now they have to work together to create a custody arrangement. A healthy co-parenting...
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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...
Same-sex divorce raises unique issues
The Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 gave same-sex couples equal marriage rights to those that different-sex couples in the United States have. This includes the right to end a marriage through divorce. However, because the laws of so many states...
Estate planning is essential for young professionals
Many individuals think that estate planning is something only older people have to worry about. However, creating a comprehensive estate plan is important for any adult: college students, young professionals with significant assets, singles, and people who are parents...
When is a postnuptial agreement a good idea?
The subject of a prenuptial agreement may not have come up before you and your spouse said, "I do" in Florida. However, just because you have already signed the marriage certificate does not mean it is too late to create an official financial agreement with your...
Why probate is not necessarily bad
The word “probate” is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many Florida residents who are considering their estate planning. However, as we are aware at the Law Office of Cheryl Bucker, P.A., probate does not have to be a bad word. In fact, probate is usually...
Do you still need an attorney in an uncontested divorce?
Getting a divorce is usually difficult in even the best situations. Along with other Florida residents, you may be considering whether an uncontested divorce is right for you. You may have heard that an amicable divorce can reduce the stress couples experience during...
Understanding intestate succession
Even though most people in Pompano Beach likely understand the need for estate planning, many may understandably feel uncomfortable when approaching the topic. There is always the concern that no matter how inclusive one might try to be with a will, there is bound to...
The real truth about how divorce impacts children
Parents in Florida who are struggling in their marriage may have concerns about how a divorce will affect the children. The truth is that divorce does have a big impact on young ones, but there are things both mom and dad can do to ease the transition and minimize...
Should I redo my estate plan following divorce?
Going through divorce in Florida requires evaluating your entire life. Whether you did your will when you first married or more recently, now is the time to redo your estate plan. Once the divorce is final, you can relook at your assets and create a new plan. Forbes...