Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Taking Control of Your Money Before, During, And After Divorce
There is no question that finances after divorce are a concern for a number of individuals who are considering going through it. Some may even be afraid to pursue divorce out of fear that they won’t be able to support themselves or their families afterward. However, a new study shows that most people feel… Read More »
What Happens to Pets in Divorce Custody Battles?
TIME magazine recently featured an important article on the prominent role pet custody proceedings now play in a number of divorces when couples have not spelled out what their intended arrangements are for their pets in pre- or postnuptial agreements. For a number of people, their pets have essentially become like their children, which… Read More »
Are There Circumstances That Make Having a Prenup Non-Negotiable?
Regardless of whether a couple feels that discussing a prenuptial agreement is romantic or not, there are three circumstances under which they are absolutely essential: where one individual has significantly more assets than the other, when there is a family business involved on one side of the marriage, and when there are second marriages… Read More »
How Do I Protect Myself – And My Inheritance – During Divorce?
Although divorce is common, it is far from streamlined. In fact, things can get complicated and ugly very quickly, necessitating that you take steps beforehand to ensure that you are protected during the process. Below, we discuss the most important steps to take to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for… Read More »
What Types of Circumstances Warrant Considering a Postnuptial Agreement?
As attorneys who counsel countless clients in divorce and family law here in Florida, we regularly speak with a number of clients who are interested in prenuptial agreements (prenup”), especially now that couples are often getting married later in life when they have each acquired assets in some cases. However, not enough people understand… Read More »
Can A Prenuptial Agreement Override The Requirements Of Laws Such As the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)?
Prenuptial agreements are an important part of providing security for a number of individuals and couples contemplating marriage, especially if there are children from previous families and concerns property division expectations, for example. However, it is important to note that prenuptial agreements must also be in accordance with what the law dictates; for example,… Read More »
How Does Alcohol Abuse Affect Parenting Plans in Florida?
While the law around child custody (or “timesharing” in Florida) has changed significantly over the years to reflect a growing belief that a child benefits equally from spending time with both parents (specifically, that it is public policy for a child to have “frequent and continuing contact with both parents”), that does not mean… Read More »
Are There Particular Coping Mechanisms for Getting Through the Holidays After Divorce?
As attorneys who help countless families get through divorce here in Florida each year, we frequently discuss concerns that clients have about getting through the holidays, in particular, during and after divorce. One of the main concerns we specifically hear about from parents is what to do about old family traditions, and whether they… Read More »
Can U.S. Citizens Remove Their Young Children from Other Countries Where Domestic Violence Is Alleged?
A case that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear later in December could prove to be an important one in terms of fathers’ rights and domestic violence as it pertains to international child custody and relocation cases. The case involves determining an infant’s “habitual residence” under The Hague Convention on the Civil… Read More »
Is There Anything I Need to Do After My Divorce Is Finalized?
As attorneys who practice in divorce and family law here in Orlando, Winter Park, and surrounding areas of Florida, we frequently counsel clients on all of the many issues that affect actions you need to take and considerations you should have going into and through divorce—alimony, child support and custody, timesharing, property division, etc…. Read More »