Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Draft a Strong Premarital Agreement
No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced. Unfortunately, the statistics do not lie and they show that first marriages have a 41 percent chance of ending in divorce. Subsequent marriages are even more likely to end in a dissolution. For these reasons, it is recommended that everyone drafts a premarital agreement… Read More »
Things to Do Before Filing Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can provide you with a fresh financial slate if you are struggling with debt you cannot afford to repay. However, filing bankruptcy is not a guarantee that your case will end favorably. There are things that can go wrong and when they do, it can hurt your chances of having your debt discharged…. Read More »
Co-Parenting After Divorce? Here are Tips to Follow
Life after divorce is very difficult. You will have to go from a home with two incomes to supporting yourself, and perhaps your children. If you have children and you share custody with your former partner, you will also have to co-parent. Co-parenting can be very difficult, particularly if your divorce from your former… Read More »
Protecting Your Property During Divorce
People worry about many different things when going through a divorce. Of course, the thought of the marriage ending is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Along with this, people are often worried about how much time they will be able to spend with their child after the proceedings, and they may also… Read More »
A Checklist for Starting the Divorce Process
Realizing that your marriage has come to an end is stressful enough on its own. You may not want to think about the legal proceedings that are to come next, or even know where to start. The steps you take during the process, though, will have a significant impact on your case so it… Read More »
Common Myths About Divorce in Florida
If you are going through a divorce for the first time, you may hear many myths and misconceptions about the process. Well-intentioned friends and family members who have been through it before may want to give advice, or you may simply read something that is untrue. Truthfully, the divorce laws in Florida are always… Read More »
How Does Domestic Violence Impact Divorce?
If you have suffered from domestic violence in your marriage, it is important to consider divorce. Domestic violence does not ease or stop on its own. In most cases, it only ends when the victim is able to escape the situation, or when it becomes fatal. The thought of filing for divorce is particularly… Read More »
Can Inflation Impact Alimony?
Inflation refers to the rising cost of goods and services over a prolonged period of time. Inflation is the reason Floridians pay more for everyday items such as gas, food, and housing than they did just a few years ago. While many people face the rising cost of inflation every day, they do not… Read More »
How to Reduce Alimony Payments
Out of all the different terms involved in a Florida divorce, alimony is one of the most contentious. Also known as spousal support, alimony can feel very unfair to the people who are ordered to pay it. This is even more true when someone feels as though the recipient of alimony was responsible for… Read More »
Mediation is Mandatory in Florida Divorce
Family law judges understand that when couples enter mediation to resolve the terms of their divorce, it is far less likely that the case will end up in the courtroom. It is for this reason that in Florida, divorce mediation is not only recommended, it is mandatory. People often have many questions about mediation… Read More »
