Author Archives: Jay Butchko
4 Divorce Alternatives To Consider When Ending A Marriage In Florida
Many people mistakenly believe that divorces are always messy and contentious proceedings with unpredictable outcomes. However, a divorce does not always mean that the parties will be “fighting it out” in court. There are four alternatives to divorce litigation in Florida. If you are considering ending your marriage in Orlando or elsewhere in Florida,… Read More »
This May for AAPI Heritage Month, Help us Help the Community!
This May for AAPI Heritage Month, help us help the community! Now is the time to unite, and use our voices to promote change. Help #StopAsianHate and continue #FeedingPositivity to our present and future generations! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP Join us from May 1, 2021 – May 15, 2021 for our community StopAsianHate… Read More »
Will Relocation Affect My Custody And Timesharing Arrangement?
It is not uncommon for people to relocate immediately or soon after a divorce. However, when you have children, relocating with the kids can be more difficult because it might impact your child custody and timesharing arrangement. For many divorced parents, moving to a new state or country is the best way to get… Read More »
What Are The Penalties For Violating A Parenting Plan In Florida?
Under Florida law, parents must create a parenting plan when getting a divorce or establishing paternity. When the judge approves the parenting plan, it becomes a legally binding and enforceable document that must be followed by both parents. However, a parent may struggle to adhere to the parenting plan and end up violating it…. Read More »
What is the Standard Parenting Time Plan in Florida?
When writing a parenting plan following a divorce or separation in Florida, many parents may come across the term “Standard Parenting Time Plan.” But what does it mean when creating a parenting plan? If you are trying to find the best custody arrangement and timesharing schedule for your particular situation after a divorce or… Read More »
What to Do if Co-Parents Disagree About COVID-19 Vaccination?
As many countries around the globe, including the United States, are administering COVID-19 vaccinations, not all parents agree to vaccinate their children. But what happens when co-parents disagree about vaccinating their kids in Florida? How to resolve a dispute regarding the COVID-19 vaccine when parents are divorced or separated? If you or your ex-spouse… Read More »
What to Do if Co-Parents Disagree on In-Person vs. Virtual School Learning?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges for everyone, and divorced parents are no exception. For many co-parents, choosing between in-person and virtual school learning may be the hardest decision in the COVID-19 era. While many co-parents can decide whether they want their children to go back to school in person or opt for… Read More »
How to Divide a Stimulus Check if You Are Divorced?
As the third round of COVID-19 stimulus checks are coming to American families, many divorced and divorcing people as well as separated/divorced parents wonder, “How do we divide the stimulus payments?” What is the stimulus check? The third round of Economic Impact Payments, commonly referred to as “stimulus checks,” are calculated as follows: Up… Read More »
Modification of Child Support or Alimony Due to COVID-19 Furloughs and Layoffs: Will It Be Permanent?
Florida companies continue laying off and furloughing employees as the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere in sight. Many of those laid off and furloughed are unsure that they will be able to find a new job after the coronavirus crisis ends. The loss of income as a result of furloughs and layoffs… Read More »
Orlando AACFL – Divorce Lawyers Adopt Innovative Solution to Help Clients and Judges
A changing economy has resulted in an impressive group of divorce attorneys in Orlando who are proactively helping their clients by adapting to these changes with the CFL™ designation. Donna Hung is Founding Member of the Orlando AACFL. Learn More >>>
