Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Retirement Benefits and Social Security In Your Divorce
People today begin planning for the future early, which means that retirement benefits could be a factor for young couples going through a divorce. For older adults and those who have been married for decades, you may have counted on these benefits to maintain your standard of living, both now and in the years… Read More »
How Parental Attachment Impacts Child Time-Sharing
Couples in otherwise happy and committed partnerships can discover deep differences when it comes to their level of attachment towards children. In cases involving single parents or those going through a divorce, this can be a real area of concern. It could be an issue in child time-sharing proceedings and when taken to extremes,… Read More »
Considerations when Divorcing an Addict or Alcoholic
Dealing with a loved one who has an addiction or a drinking problem can be one of the most heartbreaking and frustrating situations. When not active in their addiction, they may be loving spouses and parents to your children. However, just when you start to relax or when they are counted on most, they… Read More »
Deciding Whether to Keep the Family Home During Divorce
During your marriage, you and your spouse may have scrimped and saved in an effort to provide a ‘dream home’ for your family, with the idea that it would be the ideal place for your children to grow up and for you to grow old in. When the prospect of filing for divorce changes… Read More »
Consider Your Options When Dealing With the Family House in Divorce
In any marital separation or divorce, there are likely to be squabbles over material possessions which have both emotional value and financial worth. At the center is often the family home, which may have been where you spent your early days as a couple or raised children. Deciding what to do with this property… Read More »
Four Areas to Focus on for Financial Recovery
Going through the breakup of a marriage and an ensuing divorce can be devastating financially, jeopardizing your current and future security. Getting what you are entitled to in a settlement is crucial to your recovery, but there are also steps you can take during divorce proceedings and in the months after to ensure you… Read More »
Child Custody Issues: Is the Other Parent Undermining Your Authority?
Learning how to interact and share custody of your child with a person you are no longer in a relationship with does not always come natural or easy. In addition to any unresolved issues you may have with the other parent, their overall approach to parenting may be entirely different than yours. While it… Read More »
Tips for Bringing Up a Pre- or Postnuptial Agreement
When marriages end in divorce, much of the conflict is likely to stem over how property and assets accumulated during the course of the marriage will be divided between each spouse. Having a pre or postnuptial agreement in place can help to protect you both, while potentially avoiding certain conflicts. Unfortunately, some couples fail… Read More »
Five Reasons to Initiate Paternity Proceedings
Today, single moms may not have it easy but the stigma is not what it once was and there are numerous support systems in place to help you through the process of raising a child alone. However, while you may not need or want your child’s father to be a part of the picture,… Read More »
Preparing Yourself for a No-Fault Divorce
Even if you and your partner have been growing apart for years and are in agreement that your marriage is in fact over, going through the actual divorce process can prove challenging. If you are on relatively amicable terms and there are no significant disputes or disagreements over marital property division, children, or alimony,… Read More »