Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Domestic Violence and Divorce
While many couples stay together through fights and even long-term disagreements, physical abuse is unacceptable. While many abused spouses find themselves afraid to leave due to a lack of funds or support, many are able to separate from the abusive spouse using the power of the courts. If you find yourself in this situation,… Read More »
What Are Bankruptcy Exemptions?
When you decide to file for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, you may fear that you will have to surrender all your assets or be restricted to subsistence income. However, this is not the case. There are some assets that the government has no interest in taking, and there are some which will fall… Read More »
Wage Garnishment and Income Withholding For Child Support
Child support is required in nearly every Florida divorce or paternity case involving children; it takes precedence over all other debts. However, sometimes either a parent will simply not be able to pay, or will refuse to pay, and as result, the recipient parent may have to seek assistance to collect what is due… Read More »
Do I Need A Collaborative Divorce Team?
Collaborative divorce is becoming more and more common in Florida, with many couples citing a wish to divorce much more quickly and civilly than the standard court system seems to promote. Since it is a new process, however, oftentimes there are questions to be asked before commencing the process. One of the most common… Read More »
The Rights of Unmarried Couples in Florida
Many couples eventually decide to marry at some point in their relationship, especially including now same-sex couples who may now marry nationwide. However, some couples decide not to legally marry, for a variety of reasons. Unmarried couples still have very limited legal rights in Florida. The exception concerns unmarried couples and their children; the… Read More »
Bankruptcy & Private School Issues
For a variety of reasons, many parents in the U.S. choose to send their children to private schools. It can be a good fit for some children, but it does come at a cost. These school costs can become an issue if one or both parents file for bankruptcy. While a lot will depend… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce: Achieving your goals without hostility
Collaborative divorce has been increasing in popularity, and for good reason; it helps you achieve resolution in a less draining manner. While collaborative divorce can be a great help to reaching accord, both spouses still must work hard with the assistance of their lawyers. Time and Usefulness While collaborative divorce may very well be… Read More »
From Domestic Partnership To Marriage: What Changes
Since the landmark Obergefell decision granting marriage equality to same-sex couples, many same-sex couples have chosen to marry, though some have chosen to stay in an unmarried domestic partnership. If you and your partner are interested in getting married, there are certain things about your legal relationship that will change. Florida’s Law Same-sex marriage… Read More »
Will Bankruptcy Help With Divorce Obligations?
Sometimes, a divorce can trigger a financial crisis for one or both parties involved. Adding divorce-related financial obligations like alimony or child support can cause significant problems, which may even lead to bankruptcy. It is perhaps natural to wonder if filing for bankruptcy will eliminate any of these obligations. Support Obligations The U.S. Bankruptcy… Read More »
What To Look For In A Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is a time when even the best among us need assistance. The complexity of the law means that you will require a good lawyer, but we must also remember that an lawyer has specific jobs to perform, and you must find a lawyer you feel comfortable with. If you are lawyer shopping, it… Read More »
