Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorcing Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
When we think of divorce, we generally think of unhappiness grounded in one spouse’s intolerable behaviors. Whether it be an intemperate behavior, reliance on alcohol, infidelity, or someone who simply takes their spouse for granted and is too lazy to make the marriage work, dissatisfaction with one’s mate forms the basis of one’s desire… Read More »
Your Florida Alimony Questions Answered
One of the central concerns of anyone getting a divorce is how the financial settlement will work out. How will the property settlement go, and how will two households function individually going forward? Will one spouse receive support payments from the other? If so, why, how much and for how long? To gauge your… Read More »
Holiday Divorce
It’s time for the holidays! While for many that signals good times with loved ones, for others it’s simply a reminder of how miserable they are in their marriages. It’s no fun going to parties and seeing other doting couples, knowing that you really would rather not have anything to do with your spouse…. Read More »
Understanding Florida’s High Divorce Rate
Florida is third in the nation when it comes to the divorce rate. You’d think with the sunshine and beaches, fun parks and recreation, people would be happier and stay together. So why are so many people splitting up here in the Sunshine State? Possible Reasons for Florida’s High Divorce Rate Without question, there… Read More »
On The Sidelines When A Loved One Suffer Domestic Violence
It might be your child, or a dear friend. Maybe it’s your parent, a co-worker, or a sibling. Whoever it is you’re thinking of, there’s nothing more frustrating than believing in your heart that someone you care about is suffering abuse at the hands of their significant other. You may feel helpless, but the… Read More »
Who Suffers The Most In Divorce: Men Or Women?
While there’s no argument that everyone endures the pain of divorce in one way or another, many people may be surprised to hear that, according to research, men have a much more difficult time with a split than women. For any man anticipating a divorce, it might be worthwhile to become familiar with some… Read More »
Why Choose Divorce Mediation?
While no divorce is particularly pleasant, some are definitely smoother than others. If you are going to be pursuing a divorce from a partner with whom communication lines are decent and the two of you have enough respect for one another to put aside vengeful attacks and acrimony, perhaps a mediated divorce is the… Read More »
Roadblocks To Reporting Domestic Violence For Transgender Individuals
If you are a transgender person who suffers in silence when an intimate partner becomes abusive, you are not alone. The transgender community has repeatedly experienced difficulty in finding a safe space to exist, and drawing attention to themselves is often a frightening and humiliating experience. At WiseLieberman, we want people to know that,… Read More »
Take Steps To Promote A Smooth Divorce
If you talk to anyone who’s been divorce, none of them enjoyed the experience. Stipulating that much, it’s also true that every divorce is different, and some are much more challenging than others. Doing what you can to alleviate common problems really comes down to some common sense ideas. Try to think clearly instead… Read More »
Stepparent Rights In Florida Divorce
If you are one of the numerous Florida stepparents who adores your stepchildren, you will likely be dismayed to hear that you have absolutely no rights regarding those children in the event you and your spouse divorce. That’s right—Florida law does not recognize stepparents and their relationship with a spouse’s children, regardless of the… Read More »
