Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Filing Contempt Against Your Ex
That difficult divorce is finally behind you, but the stress of dealing with your ex, unfortunately, is not. Because you share children with your former spouse, you are stuck enduring many of the same behaviors that were so frustrating during your marriage and throughout the divorce process. Attempting to navigate life with a family… Read More »
When Hiring A Forensic Accountant Can Be Helpful In Divorce
Divorce is stressful and complicated enough without having to worry about whether or not your soon-to-be-ex is trying to cheat you out of what is rightfully yours. If that is a realistic concern, it may be worthwhile to work with a forensic accountant, who is trained to look in all the right places to… Read More »
Divorce Alternatives For The Very Wealthy
Do you cringe at the thought of your nasty divorce laundry being in public view? Are you aghast at the thought of having your case meander through the courts for months, or maybe even years? There’s good news for you then—if you’ve got the money to pay for it; a private, streamlined divorce is… Read More »
Divorce Can Be Bitter When A Narcissist Is In The Mix
If you are divorcing a narcissist, you probably already know that the process is not going to be easy. You know from experience that a narcissist wants to win, and maybe even more than that, they want for you to lose. How can you traverse the challenges of divorce when you’re up against someone… Read More »
Divorcing A Disabled Spouse
Any divorce is can be complicated and emotional, but none more so than when divorcing a spouse who suffers from serious disabilities. In addition to feeling angry, isolated and sad, you may be wrestling with feelings of guilt. Nonetheless, if divorce is the right move for you, it’s best to put emotions aside and… Read More »
Legal Divorce Alternatives
Your marriage isn’t working, but you are averse to the notion of divorce for any of myriad reasons—you are facing religious prohibitions—you don’t have the money right now—you don’t want to deal with the family reaction—so what options do you have? Legally speaking, there are a few alternatives worth considering. A Separation Agreement: Maybe… Read More »
When Breastfeeding Complicates Visitation & Custody
Developing a time-sharing plan is one of the biggest challenges divorcing couples must navigate. Children are so priceless to us that surrendering any time or experiences with them can be cause for despair. Nonetheless, it is generally agreed that children do better when both parents are actively engaged in their lives, and that makes… Read More »
Florida Gray Divorce
Friends and family may be surprised at the announcement, but, after decades of marriage, you and your spouse are calling it quits. While it may shock those in your circle, the fact is that twice as many people over the age of 50 are divorcing today than did in the 90’s. The option for… Read More »
When The Divorce Is Over With: Have A Divorce Shower!
So you finally signed off on the last of the documents related to your divorce, and you’re officially single again. It feels great, except for a few creature discomforts—like when you’d really love to have a piece of toast with your scrambled eggs, but realize you no longer have a toaster. Or when you… Read More »
Modification Of Florida Spousal Support
Since your divorce, things have changed. Maybe you or your former spouse has experienced a major influx of money; perhaps one of you has become seriously ill. All kinds of things could have occurred altering the financial status of one or both of you, meaning it’s probably reasonable that the alimony—sometimes referred to as… Read More »
