Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Take The Edge Out Of Your Divorce
Divorce is exponentially more difficult for some couples than others. That being said, there is no reason it has to be totally miserable. Some couples manage to keep things a little smoother than others. What can you do to improve the odds for your own divorce? Stay on top of your emotions: Likely you’ll… Read More »
Keeping Divorce Conversations Productive
Emotions run high during divorce, often making it difficult to communicate effectively with the subject of your consternation. Particularly in marriages where communication was an issue during the marriage, things won’t get any easier. To achieve the best possible outcomes, then, you’re going to have to manage expectations and your own behavior. Before Negotiations… Read More »
Misogyny And Gun Violence: Get Out Now
The reports used to trickle out periodically; now they’re a daily occurrence. Mass shootings—Incidents where four or more individuals are injured or killed during a single violent shooting episode—have topped well over 700 incidents annually of late. The suffering of victims and their families is unimaginable. What We Know Does it surprise anyone that… Read More »
How Fast Can You Say “Divorce?”
So your marriage has lost its pizzazz, huh? You thought you’d signed up for happily ever after, but what you got instead was a sink full of dirty dishes and TV seven nights a week. What now? If you take after these celebrities, the solution is pretty simple. Calling it Quits You’re not the… Read More »
Getting Over Divorce: It’s Generally Tougher On Men
Although both parties to a divorce undergo significant changes and adapting is difficult, research indicates that for men, that adjustment is much more difficult for men than it is for women. In fact, divorced men have more heart issues, battle with substance abuse, and die at younger ages than do divorced women. Why is… Read More »
Divorce Through Collaboration
While working together is impossible for some divorcing couples, others recognize that their lives will be intertwined for years to come because they share children and make the decision to try a collaborative divorce as the first step in cooperative negotiations that will characterize their lives going forward. Others may be divorcing with the… Read More »
Here Comes January: The Holiday Divorce Trend
Here comes January, and the ugly business of filing for divorce is becoming an obsession for many Americans. The numbers tell the story: divorce rates rise more than one-third after the holidays. Some note that the New Year’s resolution divorce sprouts up every January. Why the escalation at the first of the year? Things… Read More »
10 Financial Tips To Help You Through Your Divorce
Divorce takes a toll on your heart. But equally important to how you feel about this major change in your life, there are some serious financial issues that impact divorce, and it’s important to put your feelings aside and address those money issues with a clear head! Follow Your Attorney’s Advice: Not only will… Read More »
DNA Surprise: You’re Not The Father
When you found out that your girlfriend was pregnant, you stood up to marry her and lovingly jumped into the raising of the child. You are more than attached to the child—you have been acting as father, after all. In fact, you’ve been 100 percent committed to this family unit from the get go…. Read More »
Boudoir Pics: Who gets Them In A Divorce?
After a long and loving marriage, you’ve reached the end of the road together. You and your spouse go through the process of dividing up debts and assets, with little fanfare, until a battle emerges over the most astounding item: a book of intimate photos you gifted to your spouse during the peak of… Read More »
