Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Coronavirus Closures Stalled Your Divorce Case? What To Do While You Wait
Coronavirus related closures have impacted people throughout Florida and across the country. With businesses closed or running on limited hours, this means delays in many different types of services. Even the court system is operating on a limited schedule. If you are involved in divorce proceedings or are considering filing for a divorce, it… Read More »

Four Major Issues That Can Impact Parenting Plans During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic continue to ripple throughout Florida. Stay home orders have dramatically changed many of our former routines. This is particularly true for parents with children. For those who are unmarried or divorced and have child time-sharing orders in place, following social distancing guidelines requires you to be both flexible… Read More »

Your Rights to Child Support In Florida
Parents have a legal obligation and a moral duty to provide for their children. While some parents attempt to negotiate child support payments on their own, obtaining a formal child support order ensures your child gets what they need and provides you with a way to hold the other parent accountable. In cases where… Read More »

Five Actions to Take Now if Your Spouse or Partner Is Abusive
In every relationship, there are likely to be times when you and your partner fight. Within a few hours or days, the two of you make-up and life goes on as normal. Domestic violence is different. Abuse is unpredictable and you never know how far it will go. The one thing that is certain… Read More »

Can the Other Parent Take My Children From Me?
One of the hardest things for a couple in the aftermath of a break-up or divorce is putting their personal differences aside for the sake of their children. Power struggles and the desire to get revenge can have major impacts on their ability to work out reasonable child time-sharing arrangements. This is one of… Read More »

Four Most Common Reasons For Getting a Divorce
Every marriage is as unique as the people involved. In the same way, each couple’s reasons for getting a divorce are different. There are, however, some universal issues that spell trouble for a marriage. These often end up being factors when deciding whether to get a divorce. The following are the four most common…. Read More »

Signs Your Child’s Other Parent Is Guilty of Abuse and Neglect
There are large differences of opinion when it comes to child-rearing. Your views on what children need in life and the way in which they should be treated may be dramatically different than the other parent. This is a common point of contention and not easy to resolve. However, there are certain types of… Read More »

Can My Marriage Be Saved?
All married couples occasionally go through hard patches in their relationship. These may be a simple bump in the road or they could be an indicator that one of the parties will eventually file for divorce. How can you tell the difference? Our Fort Lauderdale divorce attorneys outline some of the qualities a marriage… Read More »

When Domestic Violence Impacts Your Job
Domestic violence can take a variety of forms, including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. At the core, the abuser’s need to have control over their partner is often the driving issue. In addition to endangering your health and well-being at home, domestic violence can also impact you on the job. The following highlights a… Read More »

Seven Common Reasons For Military Divorce
Maintaining a healthy marriage can be difficult for any couple. This is particularly true with those involving military members. While there are plenty of incentives for tying the knot among enlisted men and women, these couples often face additional problems that put a strain on their relationship. Depending on the situation, military divorce may… Read More »