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 important to clear up any legal uncertainty regarding your parental rights as soon as possible.
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 custody is shared. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make the process much simpler.
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 significant emotional pain due to the recent loss of someone they love. Estate plans provide peace of mind for entire families, but there are various reasons why people have concerns regarding their estate plan. In this post, we will examine some common concerns people have and the importance of addressing them appropriately.
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 position. In some instances, these changes also involve the hobbies and activities that people enjoy. For example, those who bring their marriage to end often find that they have additional free time after the divorce process is complete, and many choose to pick up a new activity such as hiking, an outdoor sport or even reconnecting with friends they have not seen in years.
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.
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 their belongings to go to other family members because their spouse already makes a high income. Couples who separate or are in bitter marriages also commonly want to disinherit each other.
