Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Parenting Time When One Or Both Parents Are Active Duty Military
One of the most commonly disputed aspects of any divorce is parenting time, also known as time-sharing or custody. Often, both parents want to spend as much time with their children as possible, even if they believe their soon-to-be former spouse is as good a parent as they are, and it can be difficult… Read More »
Using Artificial Intelligence In Planning For Probate Causes Problems
In this day and age, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more common in society, but its history has shown that there are situations where it is not an appropriate tool to use. Nowhere is this more evident than in the legal field; in recent years, there have been many different stories of… Read More »
Finding Fraud In Prenuptial Agreements
More and more couples are choosing to execute a prenuptial agreement or ‘prenup’ before they tie the knot. However, a prenup is only valid if certain criteria are present in its pages, and if both parties make a full and fair disclosure of what they are bringing to the marriage. Fraud is one of… Read More »
Factors Determining Florida Child Support Obligations
Child support is one of the most important (and potentially contentious) issues one deals with during divorce proceedings. Every good parent wants their child to have the support they need to thrive – but it can sometimes be a difficult balancing act to arrive at a child support obligation amount that feels fair and… Read More »
Florida Community Associations Arguing Over … Pickleball?
Tennis courts are a common feature of many homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condo associations. In recent years, some have been converted to accommodate a newer sport. Pickleball, invented in 1965, has grown quite popular in recent years, and many associations have converted courts in order to accommodate the requests of owners. However, not everyone… Read More »
4 Different Ways To Avoid Florida Probate
When a person passes away, their assets and debts usually must go through what is known as the probate process. This is the method by which the state ensures that the decedent’s debts are paid and their assets are distributed according to their wishes (where possible). However, the probate process can be difficult and… Read More »
Asset Division In A Florida Military Divorce
During any divorce, one of the most important bones of contention is the distribution of assets (and debts) incurred by the couple during the marriage. If one or both spouses are members of the U.S. Armed Forces, however, there are certain assets unique to military divorces that must be apportioned appropriately. It is important… Read More »
What Cannot Go In A Florida Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, are still a topic of intense debate for many couples in this day and age. Some may see them as practical, while others only see them as decidedly unromantic or even controlling. While it is true that discussion of a divorce one day can be a bit of a buzzkill,… Read More »
Does Remarriage Affect Florida Child Support?
In most U.S. states, an award of alimony (also called spousal support) is discontinued when a divorced spouse remarries. However, child support is a different matter. Child support is seen as a duty in Florida, with both parents required to provide support to their children. There are certain situations in which a person’s remarriage… Read More »
Hire An Attorney To Draft Your Prenuptial Agreement
More and more couples in this day and age are choosing to have a prenuptial agreement, or ‘prenup,’ in place before the wedding. While this may feel very unromantic to many, it is generally considered a good idea to have one simply because it can help eliminate problems in the future with a minimum… Read More »
