Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Co-Parenting During the Pandemic: Tips to Make It Through
Co-parenting in Central Florida can be complicated even under the best circumstances. To be sure, even when parents in Orlando get along relatively well, the stress of a divorce or a break-up and the need to remain in contact and communication for the sake of the children can be difficult. When parents have a… Read More »
What Can I Do If My Ex Will Not Stick to the Parenting Plan?
If you recently went through a divorce or a break-up and you have minor children from your relationship, you are likely now in the process of co-parenting. Under Florida law, parents must have a parenting plan—whether they are able to work together to create the parenting plan themselves based on the best interests of… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Florida Property Division in a Divorce
When you are getting divorced in Orlando, you need to understand how Florida law approaches the distribution of marital property. The following are five things to know about Florida property division in an Orlando divorce. Florida is an Equitable Distribution State Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that a Florida court dividing… Read More »
Planning for Co-Parenting During the Holidays
Whether you are in the middle of a divorce case or you are considering your options when it comes to asking the court for a modification of the existing time-sharing arrangement, it is important to understand how Florida child custody cases consider co-parenting during the holidays and the steps you can take to make… Read More »
Top Things to Know About Getting Divorced During a Pandemic
Are you considering divorce? You are not alone. Many married couples that were having relationship difficulties prior to the pandemic are considering the possibility of separation, and for some couples, the pandemic brought out issues in the marriage that the spouses did not realize existed—or at least did not acknowledge in a meaningful way—prior… Read More »
Questions to Ask a Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer
Many Central Florida residents are struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are considering personal bankruptcy. If you are thinking about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is critical to have an experienced bankruptcy attorney in Orlando who can represent you throughout the complicated bankruptcy process…. Read More »
Talking to Adult Children About Divorce
When most Floridians with children from their marriage are getting divorced and worrying about how their kids will react, their children are still minors living at home. Certainly, minor children can take the news of divorce with much difficulty, and the processes of determining child custody and time-sharing can be complicated and contentious. Yet… Read More »
Issues to Consider When Deciding Whether to File for Divorce
Filing for divorce in Orlando is not a decision that anyone makes haphazardly or without significant thought. Yet sometimes spouses can decide to file for divorce without thinking through consequences concerning the timing of the divorce, or other matters that ultimately could impact the outcome of the divorce case. While every case has its… Read More »
Divorce Rates Are Rising Due to COVID-19
When the pandemic began affecting Americans and states across the country went under lockdown, psychologists and other experts suggested that self-quarantine and stay-at-home orders could result in a higher number of divorces once courts reopened. While many courts across the country remain closed, many have reopened, and parties can again move forward with divorce… Read More »
If I Own a Business, Can I File for Personal Bankruptcy?
Many business owners in Florida are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19 closures and the continued risks of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, many individuals are also struggling with debt and trying to determine their options for managing debt after losing a job or experiencing a significant business downturn. Although some… Read More »
