Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Condos and Hurricanes: Who Is Liable For Damages?
Hurricane season is a fact of life in Florida, and if you are unfortunate enough to sustain damage to your condominium, it is understandable to want things to get back to normal as quickly as possible. However, there can sometimes be confusion about who is required under Florida law to pay for which repairs…. Read More »
How To Avoid Florida Probate
Probate is the process by which a will is verified as valid, after which the assets in the will can be given to the beneficiaries specified in the document itself. Sometimes this process is necessary and cannot be avoided. However, sometimes the way one plans their estate may enable them to avoid Florida probate,… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements & Estate Planning
Most of the time, prenuptial agreements, called prenups, are executed by two people planning to marry, with the intent of establishing which assets they want to retain and divide in the event of a divorce. However, prenups have other uses – most commonly, to establish bequests and other preferences surrounding one’s estate planning. It… Read More »
Can I Avoid Paying Florida Child Support?
If you have children and you are in the process of getting a divorce, one of your main concerns will likely be the issue of child support. Generally, Florida requires all parents to contribute to the maintenance of their children, and gives the custodial parent a lot of options to force payment if the… Read More »
Misconceptions About The Florida Probate Process
Probate is a complex process, generally requiring the help of an experienced attorney. However, too many people go into the system with misunderstandings and false information on board, which can lead to bad decisions. If you have lost a loved one, you have an obligation to try and ensure that their wishes are respected… Read More »
Military vs Civilian Divorce
One might be forgiven for thinking that divorce is simply divorce, but this is not actually the case when you or your spouse (or both) are members of the military. Florida has 21 military bases and countless servicemembers among its population, and they get divorced at similar rates to civilians. However, the process of… Read More »
Common COVID-19 Questions For Condo Owners
Current events in recent months have somewhat eclipsed the immediacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, though this of course does not remove the danger posed by the virus. As people try to live their lives, questions of safety and authority have arisen that as of yet may not have an answer. If you live in… Read More »
Child Support Past 18 In Florida
In the strong majority of cases, paying child support in Florida will end when your child reaches the age of 18. However, there are situations in which this is not the case, especially if your child support order does not have an end date. If you are concerned about the possibility of having to… Read More »
Child Custody In Military Divorce
Divorce when one or both parents are in the military can be a complex process, especially since the laws governing military personnel create hurdles that civilians do not necessarily have to deal with. Nowhere is this more apparent than in dealing with child custody, as the best interests of the child have to be… Read More »
Red Flag In Your Florida Prenuptial Agreement?
As second and even third marriages have become more common in the U.S., so have prenuptial agreements, known as prenups. However, it is important to be aware of everything in them, because a prenup can govern the outcome of your marriage far down the road if you are not careful about consenting to the… Read More »
