Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Modify Alimony in Florida
During a divorce in Florida, either party can seek alimony, also known as spousal support. Permanent alimony is no longer an option due to recent changes in the law. However, this type of support can still ensure that neither party is placed in financial hardship due to the ending of the marriage. Alimony orders… Read More »
How to Enforce a Divorce Decree
Ideally, by the time a family law court issues a divorce decree, the two sides will try for a smooth transition post-divorce. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. While the terms within a divorce decree are final and legally binding, this does not mean that both parties will comply with the orders. At some… Read More »
What if Your Spouse Hides Assets During Divorce?
Divorce is an extremely difficult ordeal and unfortunately, it can bring out the worst in some people. One of the ways this happens is when one spouse tries to hide assets. People hide assets during divorce for many reasons. Sometimes, they simply want to keep funds for themselves while in other cases, they want… Read More »
Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Ability to Rent a Home?
For many people, bankruptcy provides a way to clean their financial slate and start fresh. Still, there are many concerns people who file bankruptcy have and one of the biggest of these is housing. People who have filed bankruptcy must wait a certain amount of time before they can obtain a mortgage. This leaves… Read More »
The Timeline of Divorce in Florida
Divorce is an uncertain and unsettling time. You may wonder what your future holds, what your life will look like, and even how much time you will be able to spend with your children. You may also not know what to expect from the process, or the steps you will have to take throughout… Read More »
How to Successfully Mediate Your Divorce
When a divorce is contested in Florida, meaning the two spouses cannot agree to the terms, mediation is mandatory. Mediation requires the two divorcing spouses to meet with a third party mediator. Mediators do not offer legal advice and they do not make any final decisions. Instead, their role is to foster communication and… Read More »
Understanding ‘Time Sharing’ and ‘Parental Responsibility’ in Florida
In most situations, when a couple has a child together and then breaks up, it is well known that each parent has the right to spend time with the child. Sometimes, one parent is awarded sole custody but in most cases, judges throughout the country try to uphold the parental rights of each party…. Read More »
FAQs About Spousal Support in Florida
There are many issues a couple will have to resolve during a divorce. One of the most contentious of these is spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony. Spousal support refers to payments made by one spouse to the other during and after divorce. While this concept sounds straightforward enough, it can become complicated… Read More »
Things to Avoid When Getting a Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy. Emotions run very high and in some cases, tempers are quite short. This can make it difficult to keep a calm head, which can lead to poor decisions that may hurt you for many years to come. There are ways you can avoid this so that you… Read More »
When is it Time to File Bankruptcy?
Whether you have medical bills piling up, or you have gotten in over your head with credit card debt, you may have already started considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a big step, though, and it should only be used as a last resort. Still, if you are carrying a significant amount of debt you cannot… Read More »
