Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are The Benefits Of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Anyone who is struggling with consumer debt in Florida may be considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy. Often, consumers are a bit more familiar with Chapter 7 bankruptcy than they are with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, all non-exempt assets are liquidated in order to repay creditors, and… Read More »
Benefits Of Family Mediation
Going through a family law case, from a divorce to a child custody matter, is difficult for all of the parties involved. Whether your case only involves you and your spouse, or you have minor children from your marriage, it is important to think about ways to ease the tension in the case and… Read More »
What Documents Do I Need To Prepare For Divorce?
When you are planning to file for divorce, it is essential to get a variety of financial documents and paperwork in order. Depending upon your situation, it might be a good idea to gather these materials in advance before your spouse is served with divorce papers. In other situations, the spouses may be on… Read More »
New Study Investigates Divorce and Health
Can divorce impact a person’s physical or mental health? This is a question that has come up in a number of studies over the years, and researchers have made different findings. Some researchers have concluded that divorce can negatively affect a person’s health and well-being, while others have found that divorce can lead to… Read More »
Proposed Legislation Could Make the Consumer Bankruptcy Process Easier
Are you considering personal bankruptcy in Orlando? If you are thinking about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may know that you will need to pass the “means test” in order to be eligible to have debts discharged following a liquidation bankruptcy. And if you are thinking about filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you… Read More »
Common Issues in Florida High Asset Divorces
If you are planning to file for divorce or have recently filed, you should know that high asset divorces in Florida tend to have complications that might not arise in other types of divorce cases. While there is no particular income amount or definition to define a high net worth divorce, in general, wealthy… Read More »
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
Many people who decide to file for divorce in Orlando want to know how long the divorce process will take and what kind of timeline they should expect. Unfortunately, since every case comes with its own set of facts and particularities, it is difficult if not impossible to say precisely how much time your… Read More »
Can I Seek Sole Custody?
Whether you are getting ready for a divorce and have minor children from your marriage, or you are ending a long-term relationship from which you have minor children, you should be thinking about critical child custody issues. Many parents in the Orlando area who are anticipating a child custody case want to know more… Read More »
Making a Plan for Retirement Following Your Florida Divorce
Divorce can take a toll on your finances, both in the short term and the long term if you do not plan appropriately. Yet if you are currently anticipating a divorce in Florida and you work with an experienced Orlando divorce attorney to plan for life after your divorce is finalized, you can take… Read More »
Common Consumer Bankruptcy Myths
Whether you were considering personal bankruptcy prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic or you are in the early stages of considering consumer bankruptcy as an option, it is important to know that there is a lot of misinformation about consumer bankruptcy on the internet and coming from family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances…. Read More »
