Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Five Reasons to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement
Most married couples experience problems or issues at some point that challenge their relationship. You may have even pondered getting a divorce or separating, but were eventually able to reconcile your differences. In this and other types of situations, you want to take a positive approach in making the marriage work but at the… Read More »
Virtual Divorce In Fort Lauderdale Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Mandatory closures and stay at home orders helped to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Broward County during the height of the pandemic. Unfortunately, phased reopening plans have not gone as well as expected and case counts have increased dramatically as a result. While businesses and government agencies are reluctant to shut down again,… Read More »
In Child Time Sharing Plans, Which Parent Has the Authority to Make Decisions on Behalf of the Child?
In Fort Lauderdale child time-sharing proceedings, much of the focus is on the amount of physical time the child will spend with each parent. This is often a hotly debated topic and rightly so. Making a home for your child and being involved in their lives on a regular basis provides a foundation in… Read More »
Domestic Violence Increases Due To COVID-19: Six Common Factors Involved
Domestic violence often involves hitting, punching, pushing, and other types of abusive behavior. It can also consist of sexual assault, threats, verbal abuse, stalking, and other types of harassment. The primary cause is the abuser’s need to gain power and a feeling of control over the victim. However, there are often other factors that… Read More »
Five Advantages of A Marital Settlement Agreement
Going through a divorce is never pleasant. Having to attend public court proceedings that focus on the breakdown of your marriage and voice disagreements over property, assets, and the rights to children only make the situation worse. Depending on the situation, these hearings can drag on for long months, costing you both time and… Read More »
How Paternity and Fathers’ Rights Benefit Men and Women
In the past, family court proceedings in cases where parents were divorced or unmarried generally favored mothers. Women may have seemed to have an advantage in terms of being named as the primary caregiver and awarded child support, but they also bore more responsibility in caring for the child and making sacrifices to meet… Read More »
Dealing With Debts During Your Divorce
The coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on residents of Fort Lauderdale, both personally and financially. As stay home orders are slowly lifted, an increasing number of married couples are filing for divorce. In addition to the damage to their relationship, business closures and stock market losses have left many of these couples financially… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Online Stalking and Harassment
The internet allows us to communicate with friends, conduct business, catch up on the latest news, and research a variety of topics, all from the comfort of our own homes. Already popular with people of all ages, online activity has surged even higher over recent months in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, online… Read More »
What Reopening In Phases Means To Your Fort Lauderdale Family Court Case
For months, Fort Lauderdale and the entire state of Florida was on lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the courts were closed to the general public, though they continued to conduct vital business via telephone and the internet. Now that Fort Lauderdale is firmly in the process of reopening,… Read More »
Child Time Sharing Checklist
Having a relationship with both parents is generally in the best interests of children. Unfortunately, there are situations which can put them at risk. For parents who are divorced or otherwise not living together, it is important to remain vigilant in regards to any child time sharing arrangements that are made. The following two… Read More »