Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorce in the Cyber Age
If you are getting a divorce and you believe it could get nasty, you may want to take a number of steps to protect yourself from the havoc of digital and cyber issues before even announcing your plans. Having an antagonist looking through your private correspondence and browsing history, not to mention call logs… Read More »
LGBT Divorce
America banned LGBT marriage up until 2015, forcing these couples to go to different states, or even different countries, in order to tie the knot in a legal ceremony. The Supreme Court finally ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right for gay couples across the country, ultimately giving LGBT individuals access to the… Read More »
Your New Year’s Resolution: Get a Divorce
You stuck with your spouse through the holidays, and stuck is exactly how you felt. Every word, every gesture, every moment felt phony. You haven’t been happy for a long time, and, if you’re honest about it, you haven’t made much of an effort to create a happy home for your spouse, either. So… Read More »
Domestic Violence: What does it Mean for Athletes and Coaches?
No one would argue against the perpetrators of domestic violence (DV) being held accountable for their actions, right? But when it comes to the world of professional sports, what does accountability look like? Just like in all professions, there are known aggressors who frighten and harm and girlfriends, wives, and lovers in every sport,… Read More »
Transgender Divorce in Florida
When it comes to equity in the United States, the challenges faced by transgender people are immense. Since there are no clear protections from discrimination based on gender identity when it comes to housing, employment, and other accommodations, and because there is clear and rampant discrimination against anyone who is outside the norm, transgender… Read More »
23 Divorce Facts
A lot of people are unhappy in their marriages across the country. What do we know about divorce in the modern era? Plenty of people are getting married, hoping the disillusionment others find is far, far away. But divorce is still a reality with surprising frequency: There were almost 700,000 divorces in America in… Read More »
The Stages of Divorce
If you recently experienced a divorce, or one is on the way, you may be anxious about the potential impact of such a huge life change. Some researchers compare the stages of divorce with the stages of grief, and it’s clear to see why. A divorce is the end of life as you know… Read More »
Keeping Things Cool With the In-laws During Divorce
We’ve all heard the bad jokes about difficult mothers-in-laws, but, setting those aside, there are some very real questions about how interactions with in-laws will be affected when a couple divorces. What will the relationship between in-laws look like during and after a divorce? There is no single answer that speaks to every situation,… Read More »
So Your Ex is Toxic: How do you Manage Parenting with Them?
While all the research tells us that co-parenting effectively is the best way to help kids survive a divorce with peak emotional health, it is sometimes easier said than done. Even if you are committed to working hard to ensure your kids feel loved and supported, and you recognize the importance of having your… Read More »
The Right of First Refusal
Parents who share custody of children will likely come across times when the parent who has custody needs to use childcare in order to work, socialize, or otherwise be away from home. During these times, the non-custodial person may wish to pick up a little extra time with the kids. While the right of… Read More »
