Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How a Collaborative Divorce is More Beneficial for Parents with Substance Abuse Problems
Collaborative divorce has many advantages, especially when one of the spouses suffers from substance abuse. Not only does ending a marriage through collaborative law save time and money, but it also allows spouses to have greater control over the entire process. One of the benefits of seeking a collaborative divorce is that spouses can… Read More »
How to Contest Paternity in Florida
Florida family law provides a couple of methods for establishing and disestablishing paternity. The man who is married to the child’s mother at the time of birth is presumed to be the father and is automatically granted a father’s parental rights. If an unmarried couple conceives a child, the biological father can acknowledge paternity… Read More »
A Step-By-Step Guide of What to Expect from Divorce Mediation in Florida
Divorce mediation is becoming one of the most frequently used methods of negotiating divorce settlements in Orlando and elsewhere in Florida. It is clear why so many separating and divorcing couples choose mediation. After all, mediation allows the couples to take control of planning their post-divorce lives and making decisions about their future instead… Read More »
Three Situations When Collaborative Divorce is Not for You
We have recently discussed the strategies to prevent difficulties with a collaborative divorce, but what if these difficulties cannot be resolved no matter how hard you try? Here’s the thing: Collaborative divorce is not for everyone. The benefits of opting for collaborative divorce are quite glaring. It’s cost-efficient most of the time and less… Read More »
What Should you tell Your Divorce Lawyer?
For a majority of people going through a divorce it is a sensitive time. You might feel defensive and want to protect yourself. People often keep various secrets, hide the complete truth or else sidestep certain topics to avoid disclosing particular details to friends and family. It is extremely important to be completely open… Read More »
Strategies to Prevent Difficulties with a Collaborative Divorce
Divorces do not have to be a bitter fight until the end between you and your spouse. In collaborative divorces, husbands and wives can work mutually to put an end to their marriages. Collaborative divorces are supposed to be under somewhat friendly terms by meeting together in a more comfortable and open atmosphere, as… Read More »
Tips on Preventing a Disastrous Divorce
Often, divorce proceedings can be fueled by emotions, rage, jealousy and the wrong advice, all of which can lead to terrible decisions. All of the stress, planning, preparation and compromising will be for nothing if you make any of these surely avoidable missteps. Divorce litigation can be both mentally and emotionally overwhelming. Bad divorces… Read More »
Should People Continue to Live Together After Filing for a Divorce?
Regardless of how cordial couples may be, after filing for a divorce there may still be some ill will and discontent from both sides. Divorces tend to have a continuous impact on divorcees emotions as well as their finances. In many cases, couples will fail to think about their living arrangements before filing for… Read More »
Collaborative Law is the Future of Family Law
Collaborative law is an advanced practice of law created to assist families in bringing resolution to their disputes related to family law. Even the worst and most difficult disputes are held in an open, courteous, truthful, rational and dignified atmosphere. For the most part, the family law court system has often served as an… Read More »
Stalking Crimes in Florida
Law enforcement and the courts throughout the State of Florida take stalking offenses extremely seriously. Typically, stalking charges happen together with other crimes, such as domestic violence. Criminal stalking charges can be filed against anyone that participates in conduct with the intention of causing the victim emotional distress. Although most stalking charges result from… Read More »
