Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dealing With a Spouse Who Destroys Property or Wastes Money Prior to Your Divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult under even the best of circumstances, such as in those seemingly rare cases where both partners agree to the breakup and to the terms. In cases that are more common and contentious, one of the parties may want to hurt the other or extract revenge over the breakup… Read More »
Choosing Whether to Seek Alimony in Your Divorce Case
Recovering financially after a divorce can be a challenge. After years of relying on your partner’s financial contributions, you may find yourself falling short in terms of the total amount of income needed to support the type of lifestyle you were accustomed to during your marriage. In addition, the amount of property you own,… Read More »
Six Tips for Dealing With Marital Debts During Divorce
Over the course of your married life together, you and your spouse are likely to have accumulated a certain amount of marital debt. Whether this amount is large or relatively small, it is in your best interests to develop a plan for dealing with it before your divorce becomes final. This way, you can… Read More »
Divorce Pre-Planning
Most of us spend time planning before attempting to undertake a task, whether it involves a visit to the grocery store, going on vacation, or charting a course in your career. It makes sense to take this same approach when your marriage is in trouble and you are considering your options in terms of… Read More »
How to Increase Your Chances of Success in Child Time Sharing Proceedings
Issues concerning children are among the most sensitive dealt with in the Florida family court. Decisions made in these types of proceedings can impact your rights as a parent and your relationship with your child now and in the years to come. If you are involved in a child time sharing dispute with the… Read More »
The Pro and Cons of Signing a Prenup
For couples about to get married, the decision on whether or not to enter into a prenuptial agreement is an emotionally charged topic. Partners are often hesitant to bring it up with their prospective partner out of fear of giving the wrong impression. A prenup is not an early indicator of a divorce, nor… Read More »
Property Division Issues In Same Sex Divorce Cases
LGBT partners in a same sex marriage face the same types of hurdles in making their relationship work that any other couple faces. In the event of a break up or separation, they are also subject to the same laws when it comes to getting a divorce. Unfortunately, with the dramatic changes in same… Read More »
Beware Social Media in Divorce and Timesharing Cases
For so many of us, checking in and posting updates on social media is a daily activity. You may use it to increase your professional network and to promote your business or brand, or you may simply enjoy it as a way to pass the time and keep up with family and friends. In… Read More »
Getting Attorney’s Fees Awarded In Your Florida Divorce Case
Going through a divorce can be a fairly long and contentious process. Ill will between the spouses and disputes over children and money or property can require the filing of numerous legal documents and appearances at court hearings. In addition to being time consuming, it can also be expensive in terms of legal fees…. Read More »
Is Your Former Spouse or Partner Making Threats? Coercion in Florida Family Law Cases
In Florida family law cases involving divorce, division of marital property, and child time sharing plans, disagreements between the parties are a regular occurrence. It is common for tempers to flare up in these proceedings. There may even be threats such as, “I’ll never give up my share of this property” or “I’ll make… Read More »