Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Actions to Take Now in Anticipation of Child Time Sharing Disputes
While much of Fort Lauderdale remains shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, stay home orders on the state level are being lifted. For parents who are divorced, separated, or otherwise no longer living together, this could have major impacts on child-time sharing arrangements. Whether you had child time-sharing plans in place prior to… Read More »
Apps Aim At Helping Domestic Violence Victims Get The Support They Need
Domestic violence is a serious and ongoing problem in Fort Lauderdale. The situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic made a bad situation even worse. Stay home orders have resulted in victims being forced to remain with abusers while social distancing makes it harder for them to get help from family and friends. Technology can ease… Read More »
Pandemic Impacting Wedding Plans? Don’t Forego Your Prenup
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted families across Florida, preventing them from spending time together. Funerals, graduations, and family reunions have all been disrupted. With the wedding season here, many couples are being forced to make special accommodations for celebrations they likely had planned months or even years in advance. While you may have to… Read More »
More Couples Seeking Divorce After Coronavirus Pandemic
After months of being stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are itching to get out. For some, it goes beyond simply wanting to shop, eat at favorite restaurants, or perhaps get a haircut and enjoy a spa day. They want to get out of their marriages. In the aftermath of the… Read More »
Questions About Child Time Sharing and the Coronavirus Epidemic
Florida is under a state of emergency as public health officials try to reduce community spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. Other than essential services, most businesses and schools in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas have closed. This presents unique challenges for parents. This is particularly true for those who are… Read More »
Seven Common Personality Disorders and How They Can Impact Your Divorce Case
Dealing with differences in personality between you and your partner during your marriage can be challenging. These differences become even more problematic when going through a divorce. In some cases, they may be suffering a diagnosed or undiagnosed personality disorder. The following are seven common types of personality disorders and how they are likely… Read More »
Impacts Of The Coronavirus On Fort Lauderdale Family Law Cases
Family law cases deal with important matters impacting your relationships with others, your financial security, and your general well-being or safety. Amidst the coronavirus epidemic, courts are running on minimal staff and services provided are extremely limited. If you are in the midst of a court case involving a family law matter, the following… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting all of us. People in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Florida are keeping to their homes in an effort to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and the risks of community spread. This is a challenging situation for everyone, but particularly hard for those living with an abusive partner or… Read More »
Five Ways The Coronavirus Pandemic May Impact Your Divorce
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting people across the country in dramatic ways. Closings of schools, businesses, and government agencies in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Florida mean financial losses, schedule changes, and service delays. For those in the process of filing for divorce, it is important to be aware of how pandemic related impacts could… Read More »
Child Time Sharing During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Seven Guidelines For Parents
Parents in Fort Lauderdale are struggling to adjust to changes in scheduling brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. These changes can be particularly challenging for divorced or separated parents who have child time sharing agreements in place. The following details guidelines to help you through the process. Guidelines For Parents Who Have Child Time… Read More »