Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Narcissistic Abuse in a Marriage
Do you find yourself wondering if you’re losing your mind sometimes? You’ve perceived events in one way, but your spouse tells you you’re way off. You may not have considered this possibility that you are married to a narcissist who is handling you in your daily life. It’s Intentional The thing about narcissistic abuse… Read More »
A Living Child Custody Plan
Any parent who has gone through a divorce knows just how difficult it can be to carve up parenting responsibilities and time sharing in a workable Parenting Plan. Nonetheless, it is an essential task, and one that looks different for every family. In Florida the courts aim for a 50:50 time split, although that… Read More »
Relations with Stepchildren Following Divorce
Everyone knows that divorce can be a convoluted road to travel. Consider a divorce that threatens to take cherished stepchildren out of one’s life! Because stepfamilies deal with the same challenges facing other families, the possibility of divorce is just as much a reality for them as for any other family. Navigating the fallout… Read More »
What Happens to Frozen Embryos in a Divorce?
A recent case in New York reveals the emotional and legal challenges couples face when dealing with a divorcing couple battling over stored embryos. 47-year-old woman viewed those embryos as her last chance to become a mother. Her spouse believed his religion dictated that they should be donated or destroyed. The resulting turmoil led… Read More »
Florida Post-Nuptial Agreements
After tying the knot, the excitement of marriage in the Sunshine state begins. Regardless of your circumstances–young newlyweds managing busy schedules, retirees looking forward to their twilight years together, or anything in between–sometimes couples discover that along with the partnership and happiness of their marriage, they encounter questions related to finances that need to… Read More »
Divorce When the Grass is Greener on the Other Side: An Analogy
If you are thinking about getting a divorce because there’s just no spark at home anymore, you’ve likely fallen prey to the old adage that the grass is greener on the other side. While that may very well be true, so too is the notion that the grass is greener that gets watered. Perhaps,… Read More »
The Aftermath of Divorce: What’s Your Strategy?
Following your divorce, you, like many others, will be dealing with a slew of emotions due to experiencing a huge shift in your obligations, your finances, and your living space. Truly, grief following divorce is very real. While there are plenty of people who adjust to the upheaval with aplomb, many others do not…. Read More »
Is Your Marriage Over at the 8-Year Mark?
We’ve all heard of the seven-year-itch, but is it just an old wives’ tale or is it something you need to be concerned about? The truth is—as per the census bureau—first marriages last an average of just 8.2 years. That means some good years, followed by discontent, and by the time the divorce is… Read More »
Florida Divorce in 2026
If you are contemplating divorce, there are some issues worth paying attention to in the Sunshine state. As 2026 speeds along, so, too, do the legal wranglings impacting divorce outcomes. Time-Sharing Legislative proposals are looking to address the issues surrounding parenting issues during the divorce. The goal is to have parents come up with… Read More »
Fair But Not Equal: Florida Divorce
One thing that many people worry about when contemplating divorce is the financial aftermath of a split. They may fear having to find another place to live and then having to furnish and stock that new home or having to stay in a home that they can’t imagine paying for. While these are valid… Read More »
