Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Timeline for Divorce in Florida
For many couples, the decision to get a divorce comes after multiple attempts to work through problems. By the time a divorce attorney is consulted, the spouses may already be living separate and apart, eager to put the situation behind them and move on with their lives. Questions regarding how long it takes to… Read More »
Five Ways to Protect Your Child During a Marital Separation
When your spouse commits actions you deem unacceptable or when you find yourselves fighting all the time and over even the most insignificant issues, spending time apart from each other may be the best way to get some perspective on the situation. Whether you only intend temporary separation or have already considered the prospect… Read More »
Updating Important Documents during a Divorce
Going through a marital separation and making the decision to file for a divorce involves changes that will affect you now and in the years to come. While you may have previously relied on your partner to handle the situation in the event anything happened to you, the change in your relationship will likely… Read More »
Challenging a Prenuptial Agreement
In the event of a divorce or the death of one of the spouses, a prenuptial agreement specifies how property and assets are to be divided. As a legal document, a prenup can be useful in protecting the financial security of other family members and preserving the rights of certain beneficiaries, such as children… Read More »
Making Decisions about Your Child
After a breakup, child time-sharing arrangements can become a major issue, with decision being a battleground for power and control issues. The following outlines how decision making responsibilities regarding children are handled in Florida, and steps you can take to help avoid conflicts in these arrangements. Legal Responsibility for Making Decisions Regarding Your Child… Read More »
High Asset Divorce Cases
High asset divorces often end up making national headlines, where they shock the general public with the amounts of money and property at stake. You do not have to be famous to be impacted by the issues surrounding these types of divorce cases. Anytime a couple has high earnings, multiple homes, and high value… Read More »
Starting the New Year After a Divorce
Going through a divorce at any time of the year is emotionally and financially challenging. Disruptions in your normal routines, changes in family traditions, and awkward exchanges with loved ones can easily leave you feeling discouraged. The good news is that a new year allows you to make some fresh resolutions for your life… Read More »
What Happens if Your Spouse Refuses to Agree to a Divorce
For separated couples, being able to reach mutual agreements regarding a divorce makes the entire process easier, quicker, and less expensive. In contested cases, a spouse who is unwilling to negotiate with you over marital property division, parenting plans, and alimony or child support can drag out your divorce proceedings, necessitating additional meetings with… Read More »
When to Appeal a Family Court Decision
Cases dealt with in the Florida family courts often concern sensitive issues that have the potential to impact the lives of all involved in dramatic ways. After having spent the time and money it takes to assert your rights in a family law case, such as a divorce or child time-sharing dispute, getting a… Read More »
Tax Implications of Divorce
There are numerous practical matters to consider when considering a divorce. Amidst changes in your living situation, breaking the news to family and friends, and making arrangements for children, taxes are not likely to be an immediate concern. Tax season will be here, though, in a matter of months, and actions you take now… Read More »