Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Need A Lawyer For An Uncontested Divorce?
In making the decision to file for divorce, an uncontested divorce may seem like the fastest and safest route to go. Uncontested divorces can be resolved quickly, provided there are no major disputes and the parties agree on certain issues. Even in these types of matters, it is a smart move to consult with… Read More »
Six Ways To Protect Yourself Financially When Going Through A Divorce
During your marriage, you and your spouse likely took the steps necessary to protect yourselves and your financial future, such as establishing savings or retirement accounts and making sure you were adequately insured. When going through a divorce, it is all too common to overlook these matters, which can end up causing you financial… Read More »
Making The Case For Alimony
Going through a divorce requires you to change and grow in ways you may not always be prepared for. If you have spent part of your marriage as a stay-at-home parent or let your own career stagnate in favor of supporting your spouse’s goals, you likely have concerns about your ability to make a… Read More »
Five Reasons You Should Have a Formal Child Support Order
Raising children is expensive, particularly on one income. For parents who are divorced or unmarried, it is not uncommon to have to struggle to meet all of your child’s basic needs, as well as their educational, social, and medical expenses. In order to keep the peace in potentially contentious situations or to avoid having… Read More »
Tips For Summer Parenting and Timesharing Plans
Now is the time to consider how your child will be spending their summer vacations. If you currently have a parenting plan and timesharing agreement in place, you may want to review your arrangements with your attorney while considering how to approach making any necessary adjustments. If you are currently going through a divorce… Read More »
Enforcing A Florida Child Support Order
Every parent knows that raising children is expensive. Trying to meet the basic expenses in providing for food, clothing, and shelter is difficult enough, in addition to their health, dental, and vision requirements, as well as their educational, and recreational costs. Despite the fact that you and the other parent may be divorced or… Read More »
Getting The Most From Your Marital Settlement Agreement
For some couples, disputes that resulted in the end of the marriage spill over into divorce proceedings, making mutual agreements hard to attain. In other cases, couples can agree on terms, avoiding the need for lengthy negotiations and contentious hearings. In these situations, a marital settlement agreement can address issues concerning division of property… Read More »
Dealing With Divorce Over 50
Going through the breakup of a marriage is always difficult, regardless of your age or the amount of time you were married. It can be particularly challenging for those over 50, who may have been married for decades and spent a good portion of their adult lives with their spouse by their side. The… Read More »
Survey Shows Florida Divorce Rate Ranks Among Highest In the Nation
Florida is known for its beaches and amusement parks, a place where the weather is always warm and the fun never ends. Its reputation makes it a mecca for relocating families and retirees, but a new survey ranks the state among the lowest in terms of the overall happiness of residents, and among the… Read More »
Not Ready For Marriage? Domestic Partnerships Provide Valuable Benefits
Being in love and being willing to commit to a long-term relationship does not necessarily mean you are ready to get married. There are a variety of personal reasons you may be hesitant to tie the knot, which have nothing to do with your partner, the depths of your feelings for them, or your… Read More »