Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is Texting Your Spouse During a Divorce Case a Good Idea?
Communication is a common issue for many couples, and those going through divorce will particularly struggle with how to navigate this area of interaction in light of the emotional and legal aspects of this process. Some level of communication is usually a good idea for most divorcing couples, especially if they are trying to… Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid in Family Court
Most people are not familiar with the ins and outs of the legal process, and many encounter it for the first and only time when they get divorced. Any lawsuit is apt to trigger strong emotions, but the personal nature of divorce makes controlling one’s reactions more difficult, and this stress can come to… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Get Divorced?
Marriage is a big commitment, and sometimes, a couple realizes relatively quickly that the decision to get married was not right. Divorce is usually viewed as a messy endeavor that takes a lot of time, money and effort to complete. For couples that realize soon after marriage that the relationship will not work, common… Read More »
How Restraining Orders Impact Child Custody Decisions
Living in an abusive situation is a horrible experience that no one should have to endure. A common aspect of leaving these environments, often in some relation to seeking a divorce, is a petition for a restraining or protective order to keep the abusive spouse away from victim and their children. Even if children… Read More »
When Child Custody Exchanges Become Divisive
The logistical aspects of sharing child custody, even when negotiated within the terms of a parenting plan, can prove challenging for many families. Schedules change as a child grows up. Parents change jobs, and one or both households may move. Thus, navigating how to coordinate the pick-up and drop-off of a child on a… Read More »
Attorney Fees & Costs: What is the Cost to Hire a Divorce Attorney in Tampa Bay?
Divorce may be the right decision for a particular relationship, but getting to the end and seeing a judge officially dissolve the union is an entirely separate matter. Accessing the legal system for any issue comes with a financial cost, and the complexities of divorce, both from a legal and procedural standpoint, make it… Read More »
Does a Criminal Conviction Matter in a Divorce?
Everyone makes mistakes in life, but most are minor enough to allow for the possibility of forgiveness. Others, however, that are serious enough to produce criminal charges and a subsequent conviction, are harder to forgive and forget, and in some instances, should not be. Spouses who find themselves involved with the criminal justice system… Read More »
What Happens When an Affair Produces a Child?
Infidelity is hard for any spouse or partner to understand or accept. Being unfaithful frequently leads to the end of the relationship and filing for divorce. While infidelity does not have a direct influence on the outcome of divorce, and only has an indirect consequence in certain circumstances if a court is left to… Read More »
Group Looking to Eliminate Permanent Alimony
Anyone associated with divorce knows about the financial strain of this event, and some spouses are able to weather the transition better than others. For those with little to no access to financial resources, alimony is often requested to at least cover the costs of living for the first few years post-marriage. For the… Read More »
Using Email, Texts, and Social Media in Divorce
People can accomplish almost any task using electronic communications and avoid talking to another person in numerous situations. At this point, telephone calls are the exception for many people, and even couples are conducting more of their relationship online and/or through texts and emails, rather than by phone conversations. Putting information out there in… Read More »
