Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips for Getting Through a Divorce
Many individuals have heard that divorce is stressful. In fact, divorce is one of the most stressful events in life, second only to the death of a spouse. It’s no surprise, then, that couples facing divorce often experience a wide range of emotions, along with other stressors, such as financial worries. Indeed, getting through… Read More »
Top Five Ways to Make Your Divorce Easier
Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in your life – it can take its toll on you emotionally, physically, and financially. In fact, there are few things in life that can create more stress and disharmony than a divorce. When a family comes apart, there are many different feelings that you… Read More »
Handling Retirement Funds in a Divorce
Divorce comes with many decisions, some more complex than others. Some of the most difficult decisions revolve around distribution of assets. In Florida, property and other assets acquired during the marriage are considered marital assets, belonging to both parties. This generally includes any retirement assets accumulated in retirement or pension accounts. Many couples fail… Read More »
Bankruptcy and Divorce
Financial problems are often a complication that may have added to the stressful causes of a divorce. Divorcing couples who are deeply in debt may wonder whether they should file for bankruptcy before or after they dissolve their marriage. There is no “one size fits all” answer because there are so many factors that… Read More »
Grounds for Divorce in Florida
In Florida, as in other states, state law provides for dissolution of marriage between couples. In order to be granted a divorce, the marriage must have suffered an “irretrievable breakdown” or there must be incapacity of one of the spouses. By far, the most common grounds for divorce in Florida is referred to as… Read More »
Florida Divorce Modifications – How to Make Changes After a Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult process for families to go through. And, of course, there are many issues to review and resolve – many of which involve child custody and visitation. The finalized divorce will provide a court order that indicates the many terms of the divorce, including such things as division of assets… Read More »
Resolving a High Net Worth Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy. However, it often becomes much more complex and difficult when the couple has a high net worth. A high net worth divorce is usually complicated because the parties may have many investments and other assets that need to be accounted for and possibly divided in the divorce… Read More »
Postnuptial Agreements
Nearly everyone has heard of a prenuptial agreement, which is a contract between two people before they get married. However, many individuals may not be aware of a postnuptial agreement. This is similar to a prenuptial agreement, however, it is created during the marriage. A postnuptial, also called a post-nup, can be a helpful… Read More »
Amicable Divorce is Possible
Divorce is never easy, though some people seem to breeze through it more unscathed than others. There are a lot of emotions packed into the relationship and these tend to seep out during the divorce process. The result can be a messy, difficult, or even tumultuous time period that may be difficult to get… Read More »
Bird Nesting – An Alternative for Harmonious Divorces
Bird nesting is a new buzz word making the rounds of modern-thinking parents across the country. Bird nesting isn’t new – but it is becoming more in the mainstream. A bird’s nest divorce is a parenting arrangement between parents that allows the children to remain in the family home while the parents take turns… Read More »
