Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Four Strategies for Dealing With A High Conflict Divorce
Even under the best of circumstances, the end of a marriage is painful, and it is not uncommon for one partner or the other to act out in ways that make these proceedings more contentious. While some of these situations end up smoothing out over time, others involve issues and personality types that make… Read More »
The Reality-and Advantages-of Going Through An Amicable Divorce
Divorce proceedings were once almost universally accepted as being fraught with arguments, threats and acrimony. In the past, proving your partner was at fault for the breakup of the marriage was an important goal, which could greatly influence factors in your divorce, such as division of marital property, alimony, and child support. As more… Read More »
Getting the Support You Need For A Special Needs Child
Raising children is a demanding task that can be challenging in any situation. While having a child with special needs can bring out previously untapped inner resources in the parents and make some marriages stronger, others have difficulties withstanding the pressures. For parents of children with disabilities, going through a divorce can be particularly… Read More »
Penalties For Failing to Honor A Timesharing Plan
Child rearing experts agree that spending time and forming close emotional bonds with both parents is in the child’s best interests, and the Florida courts agree. Parenting plans and timesharing are used to ensure that in divorce matters, each parent is afforded the opportunity to remain a vital part of their child’s life. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Five Initial Steps to Take If Contemplating Divorce
Making the decision to get a divorce is often a gradual process. While there can be situations in which a divorce happens suddenly and without much advance warning, it is not uncommon to contemplate ending your marriage or to go through numerous separations over a period of months or even years before making it… Read More »
Requesting A Name Change Through The Florida Family Court
The names we are given often reflect where we are from, our ancestors, or our ethnic heritage. Having a ‘good’ name, reflecting strong family bonds and free of blemish or scandal, was important in the past, and it can still influence both your personal and professional life today. While changing your name was once… Read More »
Assessing the Risk Of Violence When Going Through A Divorce
Divorce is as unique as the individual parties involved. While divorce guidelines and laws governing proceedings can give you an outline for how your divorce will be conducted, it can be hard to predict how spouses will behave during the process. Where some couples are able to resolve conflicts amicably and agree on the… Read More »
10 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When Going Through A Divorce
The breakup of a marriage is a painful and often traumatic process, even when both parties agree on the terms. Your living situation has changed, as have relationships with friends and family members, while your financial future may be unsure. When filing for divorce and going through the accompanying proceedings, it is easy to… Read More »
Jolie-Pitt Celebrity Divorce Defies National Parental Timesharing Trend
Regardless of whether or not you follow celebrity gossip, it is hard not to have heard the news regarding the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie split. The couple made headlines for their unorthodox family life as much as for their movies, traveling the globe to adopt four different children from impoverished nations, while also giving birth… Read More »
Should I Move Out of the House if I Am Getting Divorced?
When one or both spouses decide to file for divorce in the state of Florida, one common immediate question always concerns the marital residence. More specifically, a spouse will often wonder if he or she should stay in the marital home, or move out and leave the home to his or her spouse. This… Read More »