Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Alimony Still Effectively Last a Lifetime in Florida After Permanent Alimony Was Eliminated?
Florida’s 2023 alimony reform dramatically changed the landscape of divorce litigation throughout the state. One of the most significant changes was the elimination of permanent alimony for new cases. For many people, however, that immediately raised another question: “If permanent alimony no longer exists, can someone still end up paying alimony for decades?” In… Read More »
Can My Divorce Still Be Finalized If My Spouse Refuses to Agree to It?
One of the most common misconceptions people have about divorce in Florida is the belief that both spouses must agree before the marriage can legally end. That is simply not true. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. If one spouse believes that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court will ultimately grant the dissolution… Read More »
Child Therapy in a High-Conflict Custody Case
When Therapy Becomes an Issue in a Florida Custody Case In the middle of a high-conflict custody case, a parent’s instinct is usually the right one: get the child help. When children are caught in ongoing parental conflict, exposed to tension between parents, and trying to make sense of a changing home, therapy can… Read More »
Will My Retirement Assets Be Divided in a Divorce?
Are you considering a divorce in Florida and wondering about how certain assets will be handled in your divorce? In particular, do you have concerns about how the court will handle your retirement assets, and whether they will need to be divided between you and your spouse? Generally speaking, retirement assets that were earned… Read More »
When is a Forensic Accountant Useful in a Divorce?
In many high net worth divorces in Florida where the value of certain intangible assets is in question, and in any divorce in which one of the parties has concerns about hidden or concealed assets, a forensic accountant is likely to be very beneficial to the divorce case. How can you know for certain… Read More »