Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sealing Divorce Records In Florida
Court records, including divorce records, are public in Florida. This means that after a Florida divorce, anyone who wants to view information connected to your divorce can visit the courthouse and request to view your file. Of course, for most divorced couples, it is unlikely that someone will go to the courthouse and ask… Read More »
What If My Spouse Does Not Make Enough Money To Pay Alimony – Is There Anything I Can Do?
As divorce attorneys, we often deal with alimony issues. When litigating alimony, we evaluate the statutory factors to determine if a spouse is eligible for alimony. If a spouse if otherwise eligible to receive alimony, we then evaluate a requesting spouse’s financial need vs. the paying party’s ability to pay. Within this process, we… Read More »
Important Things Florida Residents Need To Know About Divorce
Every state has different rules surrounding divorce. As a Florida resident, you need to understand the specific rules that apply to Florida divorces. This article discusses some important things Florida residents need to know about divorce. No-fault Divorce State Florida is a no-fault divorce state which means, when seeking a divorce in Florida, a… Read More »
Some Basics On Rehabilitative Alimony In Florida
In Florida, during a divorce, the court may order one party to pay the other alimony. Generally, before the court grants alimony, it must determine that one party needs alimony payments and the other can make payments. After the court determines a need and ability to pay, it then decides if the other statutory… Read More »
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 »