Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Professionals You Might Need Before, During, Or After Your Divorce
If a divorce is imminent, you most likely know that you need to consider hiring a divorce attorney. A divorce attorney can help you deal with complex divorce-related issues; however, you may also need or utilize other professionals before, during, or after your divorce. A divorce is a huge life change. One of the… Read More »
How Witnessing Domestic Violence Can Affect Children
For parents who fall victim to domestic violence, the abuse endured takes a toll on their well-being. However, parents who fall victim to domestic violence are not the only ones who are affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence can have negative effects on every member of the family, including children. The effects of domestic… Read More »
Timesharing Dos And Don’ts
Under F.S. 61.13, the public policy in Florida is that children have continuing and frequent contact with both their parents after a separation or divorce. In Florida, after parents separate or divorce, the court will order them to share parental rights and responsibilities unless such an arrangement is detrimental to the child. Usually, a… Read More »
Here’s How You Can Help Your Divorce Lawyer Effectively Represent You
During a Florida divorce, it is best to work with a lawyer; however, even when you work with a divorce lawyer, your case might suffer negatively if you and your lawyer cannot effectively work together. When going through a Florida divorce, keep in mind that you and your lawyer are a team working to… Read More »
Can A Couple Hire The Same Lawyer For A Florida Divorce?
Divorcing couples often want to use the same lawyer when they believe they have worked out a agreement between themselves. Sometimes, couples want to use the same divorce lawyer to save on costs. If you and your spouse are planning on getting a divorce, you might be wondering if the two of you can… Read More »
5 Ways To Save On Legal Fees During Divorce
Divorce is a stressful process. It also can be an expensive ordeal. If you are facing a divorce, you are probably worried about the financial cost of the whole process. You are probably considering not hiring a divorce lawyer to save money. However, the truth is that not hiring a divorce lawyer could cost… Read More »
What Are The Major Causes Of Delays In Divorce Proceedings?
If you or your spouse has decided to end your marriage, you may be looking forward to getting through the divorce process as fast as possible. The divorce process can be stressful, so it is understandable if you want to get through the process as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the truth is that, depending… Read More »
5 Reasons You Should Not Represent Yourself In Your Divorce
If you are facing a Florida divorce, you are not legally obligated to retain an attorney. In fact, most states in the United States of America do not require people to hire attorneys during a divorce. You have the right to represent yourself during your divorce. However, just because you are not legally obligated… Read More »
Understanding The Timeline Of A Florida Divorce
Many people go into the divorce process not understanding what to expect. If either you or your spouse is contemplating divorce, you need to familiarize yourself with the divorce process. If you do not understand the Florida divorce process well, you might find yourself confused. To help you understand the Florida divorce process, below… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Myths About Child Support In Florida
One of the divorce-related issues that is often misunderstood is child support. Many myths abound about child support. This could be because child support laws are complex or vary from state to state. Also, another reason there are many myths about child support could be because laws are constantly changing. If you’re going through… Read More »