Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Legally Avoid Paying Child Support In Florida?
In Florida, child support can be imposed on either parent after parents get divorced. Child support can also be imposed on a parent after paternity has been established. If you got divorced from your child’s other parent and were ordered to pay child support, or if you were ordered to pay child support after… Read More »
Six Situations When You Should Consider Signing A Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people looking to get married and the agreement will govern the outcome for certain issues like property division and alimony in the event of a legal separation or divorce. Many people believe that prenuptial agreements are only for the aging tycoons who wish to cut off… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Domestic Violence
Unfortunately, many myths abound concerning domestic violence. Myths about domestic violence must be exposed because most of these myths lead to people choosing not to speak up. If you are a domestic abuse victim, the following are some of the myths you should avoid believing; Myth #1: Domestic Violence Is Rare False: Domestic violence… Read More »
Tips For A Healthy Divorce
If you are contemplating divorce, you may be feeling worried. Often, when people think about divorce, they think about two people fighting in court to prove each other wrong. Rarely do people think of divorce as something that can be achieved in a peaceful manner. Indeed, all divorce cases have ups and downs, and… Read More »
Here’s How You Can Get A Quick Divorce In Florida
To many people, the only thing that is worse than getting divorced is the process of getting divorced. Many individuals dread the divorce process. If you are about to get a divorce in Florida, you are likely asking yourself how you can get a quick divorce. Probably you are asking yourself this because you… Read More »
Can You Request Alimony After Divorce Proceedings Are Finalized?
Sometimes, after a divorce is finalized, one spouse may realize that his or her financial situation is not as good as he or she thought. Other times, a spouse’s circumstances may change drastically. Sometimes, alimony decisions are made hastily during divorce, and other times, decisions are made when a spouse cannot pay alimony either… Read More »
Here’s How Alcohol Use Can Influence Timesharing Decisions
Florida courts generally encourage frequent and continuing contact for children with both parents after a divorce as this is in every child’s the best interest. There is presently a legislative proposal that a 50/50 timesharing schedule is presumptively in a child’s best interest; however, that legislation has not yet passed. For now, many judges… Read More »
Adult Dependent Children And Child Support
In Florida, parties who have children and divorce have to consider child support. Child support is generally ordered through a child’s majority (age 18); however, if the child is still attending high school with a reasonable expectation of graduation on or before the child’s nineteenth birthday, then child support is extended to high school… Read More »
Are You Afraid To Leave Your Abusive Relationship Because You Fear For Your Pet? You Have Options
Pets provide emotional support, unconditional love, and stability for those going through domestic violence. Unfortunately, abusers understand this too well, and most use this bond to manipulate, control, frighten, and even punish their victims. Sometimes, abusers will go to the extent of directing violence to the pets. If you are in an abusive relationship… Read More »
Is It Advisable To Pay Child Support In Cash?
It is each parent’s duty to support his or her child(ren) financially, and during a divorce, a formula is utilized which calculates the child support obligation for one of the parents considering all of the statutory factors such as incomes, timesharing, insurance costs, and other similar factors. There are instances where parents have equal… Read More »