Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is There Any Recourse for Domestic Violence Victims in Florida During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
There is no question that the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect more and more family law issues here in Florida every week, from divorced parents concerned about having to potentially send their child to the other parent’s household even though they could be exposed to the virus there, to couples that feel constrained by… Read More »
Divorce Inquiries Soar with The Coronavirus—Here’s What You Can Do Now to Protect Yourself
There is no question that the coronavirus has brought a number of challenges into everyone’s lives, especially when it comes to family law issues. People have already experienced a significant amount of stress related to how the virus affects parenting plans and time sharing arrangements, especially if one parent has taken drastic measures, such… Read More »
If I Am a First Responder Helping Sick Patients, Could I Have My Children Taken Away?
The initial first few weeks of school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic created significant confusion for divorced parents trying to figure out how their parenting plans and time-sharing schedules worked in the face of a pandemic. While some states like Florida stayed quiet in terms of providing guidance, other states such as Texas… Read More »
If Two Parents Are Unmarried, Can One Leave the State with Their Child, On Their Own?
As attorneys who provide comprehensive family law services to individuals and families throughout Orlando, Winter Park, and surrounding areas, we frequently not only counsel clients who know for sure that they are interested in obtaining assistance with drafting a prenuptial agreement, or in obtaining a divorce, but also those who may be seeking advice… Read More »
How Will the Coronavirus & School Closures Affect My Custody/Time Sharing Arrangement?
The coronavirus has sent waves of panic throughout Florida, the nation, and the entire globe, turning our everyday lives upside down. Work schedules, kids’ school schedules, regular errands like grocery shopping; all altered due to potential exposure to the virus. As a result, in March, a number of parents found themselves in seclusion with… Read More »
What Happens When a Child Custody Evaluation Is Ordered?
News sources are quick to report on any update in the child custody battle between celebrity actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who, in March, reportedly filed a child custody evaluation against Brad Pitt in order to start an investigation into potential abuse, parenting, and mental health issues before their children’s custody is decided… Read More »
What Is the Number One Reason Millennials Are Increasingly Seeking Out Prenuptial Agreements?
We previously discussed three circumstances that make having a prenuptial agreement (“prenups”) non-negotiable: Second or subsequent marriages with children, a spouse bringing a family business into the marriage, and/or one spouse having more assets than the other. However, for a number of young people who are seeking prenups these days, protecting wealth is actually… Read More »
What Do I Do If My Spouse’s Divorce Attorney Sends Me A Deposition Notice?
If you are going through a divorce, you may receive a notice of deposition from your spouse’s attorney. Lawyers take depositions in order to find out information that could be helpful to them for their case, as well as to gather statements made under oath that could be used against your interest, or that… Read More »
Can My or My Spouse’s Hostility Affect Our Divorce? How?
As attorneys who focus on helping our clients get through divorce as favorably as possible here in Florida, we see a wide variety of circumstances involved in peoples’ divorces; circumstances that can bring out the very worst in people; often understandably. However, it is important to remember that, when it comes to divorce, it… Read More »
How Parental Alienation Can Cost You Custody in Florida
As attorneys who work with a number of clients on time-sharing and fathers’ rights issues here in Florida, parental alienation is one of the hardest issues we face in the field of family law because of how difficult it can not only be on parents, but also on their children. For whatever reason, when… Read More »