Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Have Visitation Rights After A Divorce As A Grandparent?
Grandparents naturally love and are fond of their grandchildren, often wanting to spend almost all of their time with them. Whether their involvement in their grandchild’s life is full-time or on holidays or from afar, grandparents are a crucial part of the family structure, playing significant roles in a child’s life. Some states provide… Read More »
Organize Your Finances When Preparing For A Florida Divorce
When you are preparing for a divorce in Florida or any other state, there are many decisions to consider. And sometimes it is family finances that bubble to the top of the list. After all, you need to have a full picture of assets and debts to be able to plan for your future…. Read More »
Preparing For A Divorce As A Stay At Home Mother In Florida
Going through a divorce is often a traumatic experience. When a couple is married, the dissolution of a relationship equals more than just dashed hopes and dreams. Divorce means dividing assets, dealing with what might seem like an endless amount of legal matters, and lastly, setting custody where children are involved. Hard enough as… Read More »
Five Signs Your Partner May Be Abusive
Abuse in any form is a complicated and sensitive issue. Most abusive partners will not show any signs of abuse or mistreatment in the beginning, which is why many victims fall prey to their traps. Whether you’re a man or a woman, an abusive partner can draw a barrage of mental and physical pain… Read More »
Are You Looking to Adopt During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Ever since the early part of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world, including the adoption sector. Despite the many difficulties, not everything has become worse. Let’s take a look at some facts about adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adoption During the COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has caused several delays as courts, social… Read More »
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic abuse spans back as a very unfortunate reality to the earliest humans and their relationships. Domestic Violence is often not talked about half as often as it should, but when it is talked about most imagine a jarring scene of immense violence. In reality, the picture is murky on what domestic violence is… Read More »
What to Do If Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault
Crimes with a sexual nature will make anyone’s records look bad, even if the accusations were false. Many people understandably become alarmed when they encounter such a situation, as such allegations are extremely serious. In turn, they may inadvertently allow their accusers to get away with lying, even when their own reputation was permanently… Read More »
Adoption and Divorce: How Does Child Support Work?
Divorce can be a time of grueling loss and adjustment. Even when a divorce is effortless there is always some grief in one form or another. The sentiments are exacerbated by disputes regarding finances or assets. Common divorce disputes consist of custody, child support, spousal support and divisions of assets and debts. Adoption and… Read More »
Temporary Restraining Orders: What You Need to Know
There are many reasons why an individual may need a restraining order against someone. Typically, any threat from civil to domestic can warrant a restraining order. These can be verbal threats, harassment, assault, terroristic threats, trespassing, stalking or cyber stalking. While not limited to the aforementioned circumstances, it goes to show that there are… Read More »
Is Alimony the Same as Spousal Support?
Navigating the realms of divorce is no easy task. There are the emotional burdens attached to the process, and with children, the process can become even more complicated and emotionally challenging. Organizing and grasping all the legal definitions and terminologies can grow old fast as one rapidly jettisons through adjusting to their new life… Read More »
