Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Makes a Divorce Complex?
Divorce can be a draining process. This is true for all divorces. However, the experience may be more challenging and emotionally draining if your divorce is a complex divorce. Often, a complex divorce will require a higher level of legal expertise, negotiation skills, and sometimes going to court. It will require professionals in various… Read More »
Modifying a Divorce Decree in Florida
Florida divorce cases are finalized with a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. Typically, a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage outlines the terms of the divorce. If the parties enter into an agreement, the Final Judgment will outlines the parties’ agreement regarding property division, alimony, timesharing (child custody or visitation), child support, and… Read More »
Steps To Take When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, is a legal contract that two people sign before marriage. Prenuptial agreements are getting more popular, especially among millennials. Usually, this contract lists all the property each person owns and the debts they owe. It outlines the terms and conditions associated with dividing the property and debts if… Read More »
Talking to Your Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that outlines how a couple’s assets and debts will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce. It also addresses a couple’s financial responsibilities during the marriage. A prenup can also address other matters, such as alimony and inheritance. Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your… Read More »
Parental Alienation
Timesharing cases can be challenging and emotional for everyone involved. The situation can get even more difficult and emotional if parental alienation is involved. Often, allegations of parental alienation occur in high-conflict timesharing cases. Parental alienation can play a huge role in timesharing disputes, and it is vital that parents understand the legal consequences… Read More »
Child Custody Jurisdiction
Legal matters can be complex, and family law matters, including child custody matters, are not any different. One of the most crucial concepts to understand when it comes to child custody matters is the concept of jurisdiction. In child custody cases, jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to handle the child custody case and… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction From Country
America is a place where people from all over the world come together. Because there are people from all over the globe in the United States, it has become common to find couples with ties to other countries. These marriages can offer unique opportunities to people. However, when a marriage between people from different… Read More »
What if a Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers in Florida?
Divorce can be difficult. Often, divorcing spouses do not agree on several things. Spouses may even disagree on whether getting a divorce is the best thing to do. In such a case, when a spouse is served with divorce papers, they may be tempted to ignore the petition. If a spouse refuses to sign… Read More »
Do Child Support Payments in Florida End When a Child Gets a Job?
In Florida, both parents are supposed to make financial contributions towards raising their child. This is true regardless of whether the parents are married, divorced, or separated. That is why when parents are not married, courts usually order one parent to make child support payments to the other parent. Usually, the parent with whom… Read More »
Common Reasons a Parent May Lose Child Custody in Florida
In Florida, family courts believe that, even after a divorce, both parents should remain involved in their child’s life. Florida law even created a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing is in the child’s best interests. This means that unequal timesharing can only be ordered if it is proven that equal timesharing is not in… Read More »