Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Child Custody Evaluations
Being ordered by a court to participate in a child custody evaluation can be a harrowing experience, mostly because you will be worried about how an evaluator will react to you. The stakes are extraordinary; understanding the process and doing what you can to prepare will help to ease your mind and help you… Read More »
Is Getting a Paternity Test the Right Decision?
Let’s say that you’re in a romantic relationship and there’s a baby on the way. If there is any question as to the identity of the biological father you may be considering looking into paternity testing. But is that the right move? Perhaps you’re hesitant to infer that there is any question as to… Read More »
Life After Divorce – What You Can Expect
No matter how you slice it, it’s a huge decision, and one that results in loss. In a divorce you lose more than just a partner: you part with a routine and a way of life. It’s emotionally draining, even if you’re the one who initiated it, and even if the split is amicable…. Read More »
How Do You Feel About Living Together Post-Divorce?
Although it seems like a strange idea to some people, more and more divorced couples choose living together as an option after their divorce. For many, the driving force behind this is financial pressures. Is it a good alternative for you? Benefits to Consider Certainly, sharing the cost of housing and so forth can… Read More »
Gen Z Looks at Life Differently
As Gen Z-ers shift into their late 20’s, there are those who have taken a walk down the aisle and learned they didn’t like marriage as much as they thought they might. And while this group has some similarities to others seeking a divorce, as a group, there are some big differences from previous… Read More »
Have You Thought Carefully About Divorce?
You’re facing one of the biggest decisions of your life: whether or not to get a divorce. Your marriage is in trouble, that’s for sure. But is there a path to happiness short of ending the marriage? Perhaps now, before going all the way, you should have an honest look at things in an… Read More »
Helping Your Husband Deal With Divorce
For some women divorce may feel like a gut punch, which is particularly devastating because their husbands seem to take it all in stride. But many women fail to realize that men frequently experience their struggles somewhat invisibly because they feel the need to display strength, independence, and pride. Beneath that tough exterior, there… Read More »
Changing Your Mind About the Divorce
Ending your marriage was no easy decision, but ultimately you believed that a split was the best decision for everyone involved. You both hired attorneys and have been moving steadily toward a divorce ever since. But suddenly you’re having second thoughts. After all that time together as a couple, the thought of losing the… Read More »
Education and Mediation to Resolve Parenting Disputes in Divorce
When divorcing parents who are non-violent find it difficult to attend to their children’s needs, it may be because they are so engulfed in conflict with their spouse that they can’t seem to move past their feelings of anger and frustration. If this sounds like your situation, rest assured that there are documented interventions–… Read More »
Do You Want a Divorce to Escape Your In-laws?
Those jokes about horrible mothers-in-law are not very funny when they’re true! If you’ve discovered that your real-life in-laws are not making you laugh, you are not alone. Three out of four couples report having some level of problems with their in-laws! Whether it’s your spouse’s parents or their siblings, there’s no question as… Read More »
