Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Emotional Infidelity, Cheating, And Divorce
Infidelity is defined as the action of being unfaithful to a spouse, and many think of this as when a spouse or partner has sexual relations with another person. But what is considered infidelity can vary from union to union. According to one study, around 60% of individuals consider it infidelity if their spouse… Read More »
Child Support And Florida Job Loss
Losing your job, or even having your hours significantly reduced, can crash a household budget. If you were already having a hard time keeping up with bills, the loss of income can be devastating, and people who personally identify with their work can feel emotionally distraught. But there are ways to renew your sense… Read More »
Supporting Teens During A Florida Divorce
Individuals divorcing have a lot to manage, inducing moving to another residence, coping with swings in emotions, and making financial decisions that could impact their futures for years to come. And divorce difficulties can ripple out from the couple ending a marriage as well, this is particularly true when the spouse shares children. Changes… Read More »
Household Budgets And Standard Of Living
A lot of changes happen when a couple divorces, and if you are married to a person who earns significantly more than you do or if you do not have an income producing job at all, you may be wondering if you will be able to continue to live the same lifestyle you have… Read More »
Healing While Divorcing In Florida
Amicable divorces are possible, some couples talk about untangling their union for long periods of time, and when the final decision to divorce is made, each individual is ready to begin a new chapter of their lives and the broad terms of a divorce agreement have already been established. But in other cases, a… Read More »
FL Child Support Increases And Decreases Are Possible
When child support is awarded, the court is taking the current financial situation into account, but those numbers could change. While it is important for a both parents to provide for their children, financially and emotionally, there may be a situation in which a parent is simply unable to make the monthly payment they… Read More »
What To Discuss With A FL Divorce Lawyer
Anything that is new can lead to people feeling anxious or nervous. If you have never met with a family lawyer before, you may be wondering what you and an attorney will discuss if you are seeking advice on ending a marriage. It is important to know that your initial consultation with a Port… Read More »
Florida Fathers And Co-Parenting
In past generations, it was common for mothers to be granted full custody and for a father to receive visitation rights. In many cases, the dad would be awarded a visitation schedule with the kids staying at their father’s house every other weekend. But that is not true anymore. Because it has been widely… Read More »
Is It Time For Me To File For A Florida Divorce?
Knowing when it is the right time to end a marriage is an extremely personal decision. Some couples are aware of faults in their marriage for years but choose to remain married for a set period of time. Others are blindsided when their spouse says they are ready to move out and begin a… Read More »
Can I Get My Support Payments Increased?
Support payments, child support and spousal maintenance payments, are common for Florida families who have gone through a divorce. But there are times when the situation changes from the point in time when the support payments were first awarded. For example, the other parent of your children may have experienced a substantial increase in… Read More »
