Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Retired Pay vs Disability Pay During Military Divorce
A military divorce can be slightly more complex than one involving civilians because of certain questions that only military personnel have to debate. One of the issues that has the most potential for confusion or disagreement is that of disability pay. The disabled servicemember tends to think disability pay is untouchable, but the real… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements For Small Business Owners
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, can be very useful to people intending to marry, despite their historical reputation as ‘unromantic’ or ‘clinical.’ These documents are intended to preserve separate property, and to have a plan in place in the event of a life event like death or divorce. One situation where a prenup can be… Read More »
Relocation After A Military Divorce
The strong majority of military servicemembers will experience a PCS – ‘permanent change of station’ – during their careers, which requires them to move so they can call another military base home. However, servicemembers with minor children may encounter serious difficulties when trying to comply with their orders, because relocating with one’s children after… Read More »
Digital Assets In A Florida Prenup
Nowadays, it is more and more common for the average person to possess digital assets in their own name. Items like cryptocurrency, stock portfolios or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) must be dealt with in a prenuptial agreement if a person wants to retain sole ownership of these assets, and preserve their separation from any marital… Read More »
Does Child Support Have An End Date?
If a Florida couple chooses to end their marriage, and they have minor children, the court will help them arrive at a workable agreement for time-sharing and parental responsibility – but will also impose a support obligation on the non-custodial parent in the overwhelming majority of cases. In most situations, child support will end… Read More »
Explaining Florida Condo Termination
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the highest percentage of its population living in some kind of community association. Condo associations are the most numerous, and while Florida has strict requirements on how condo associations are run, it can be a very successful way to organize a community. However, sometimes this method… Read More »
Some States Are Trying Out “Ante-Mortem Probate”
One of the biggest issues during the probate process in most states is that the process does not begin until after the testator (the person whose will is being probated) has passed away. If there is confusion or if any disputes arise, the person with the information required to deal with it all cannot… Read More »
Support Obligations In A Florida Military Divorce
A divorce that involves one or more U.S. military servicemembers can be a bit more complex to iron out than the average dissolution of marriage. One often disputed issue in divorce proceedings is the issue of support – both spousal and for one’s child or children. In this area, some things are understandably different,… Read More »
Explaining Ancillary Probate In Florida
When a person passes away, their estate must usually go through a process called probate. Probate allows an inventory of the estate to be made, and allows the decedent’s debts to be paid off before the assets go to the decedent’s chosen beneficiaries. The process usually happens on a state basis, but sometimes, an… Read More »
Is A Prenup Always The Right Move?
Historically, prenuptial agreements, or prenups, have been seen as unromantic, with some calling them ‘divorce plans.’ Over time, though, this view has changed, and more couples opt to execute a prenup before their marriage. Still, many of them wonder whether doing so is worth the effort – particularly young people with few assets. While… Read More »
