Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Enforce An Alimony Order After A Florida Divorce
It is not uncommon for the dependent spouse to request alimony upon a Florida divorce. If the request for alimony is granted, the court will order the higher-earning spouse to make support payments to the other spouse while the divorce is pending and/or after the divorce is finalized. But what if your former spouse… Read More »
What To Do If My Ex-Spouse Is Not Using Visitation Time?
When a parenting plan details visitation time, both parties must adhere to the order. However, just because there is a custody order or parenting plan in place, it does not necessarily mean that both parties will follow it. But what if your former spouse fails or refuses to use visitation time or comply with… Read More »
Divorce Vs. Annulment Vs. Legal Separation: What’s The Difference?
Filing a petition for divorce can be a nerve-wracking and stressful thing to do. Many people mistakenly believe that filing for divorce is their only option to end the marriage. However, there are also two other options: an annulment and legal separation, though they are not available for every couple. Three Options to End… Read More »
What Is Considered Income In A Florida Divorce?
A calculation of spouses’ income plays a pivotal role in the divorce proceedings. However, many spouses are not sure what counts as “income” for the purposes of equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and other aspects of a Florida divorce. The amount of alimony and child support depends on each party’s income. That is why… Read More »
How To Value The Marital Home In A Florida Divorce?
Valuing the marital home can become one of the most complicated and contested issues in a Florida divorce. You can contact our Orlando property division attorneys at Greater Orlando Family Law to help you accurately value your marital home and ensure a favorable outcome in your divorce case. How to value the marital home?… Read More »
How To Save Money During A Florida Divorce?
Nearly everyone who is contemplating ending their marriage wants to know how to cut the cost of their divorce. While a divorce can be quite costly, there are seven ways to save money during a Florida divorce. Talk to an experienced Orlando divorce attorney to understand how you can reduce the cost of your… Read More »
What Will I Be Asked During a Divorce Deposition?
If you are going through a divorce in Florida and you find out that you must attend a deposition, you may be concerned about what will happen during a divorce deposition. Today, we will discuss everything you need to know about attending a deposition during a Florida divorce and help you understand the kind… Read More »
What Happens During an Initial Consultation with an Orlando Divorce Attorney?
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already going through one, you may have googled an Orlando divorce attorney to get legal advice. Consulting with an attorney is essential to understand your rights and be able to make an informed decision. When looking through attorneys’ websites, you might have noticed that most… Read More »
How Do I Tell My Partner I Want a Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup)?
Telling your soon-to-be-spouse that you want a prenuptial agreement (prenup) may sound like the most disheartening thing you can say to your partner before the wedding. However, if you truly want to protect your personal property and take advantage of other benefits of a prenuptial agreement, you will need to have that conversation sooner… Read More »
What Are Florida’s Rules for Service of Process When Serving Divorce Papers?
If you or your spouse want to file for a divorce, you may be confused about Florida’s service of process rules. Our state has strict rules for service of process to ensure that the respondent spouse is given proper notice of the pending divorce action. Whether you are the petitioner or respondent spouse, it… Read More »