Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Avoiding Delays During Your Divorce
Rushing the divorce process isn’t usually a good idea, as hasty decisions can result in an unfair property settlement or alimony arrangement. Similarly, drawing out a divorce is also not encouraged, as these proceedings can often be more emotionally (and financially) draining the longer they go on. It is possible, however, to get the… Read More »
Requesting a Restraining Order in Florida
In Florida, orders of protection, which are also known as restraining orders, can help protect victims of domestic violence by prohibiting the recipient from coming within a certain distance of the petitioner. These orders can also contain other terms related to additional prohibitions, child custody arrangements, and even spousal support. Read on to learn… Read More »
Modifying or Terminating a Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida
A domestic violence injunction, or restraining order, provides victims of domestic violence with a form of legal protection against further threats or acts of aggression. This does not mean, however, that such an injunction will remain in place forever. In fact, it is possible to modify or even dissolve restraining orders. Read on to… Read More »
How Status Quo Orders Protect Your Finances During Divorce
When a couple files for divorce in Florida, the court will likely issue what is known as a status quo order. This is a type of administrative order that automatically applies in most divorce cases and contains provisions that require couples to avoid making major changes to their financial situations while a divorce is… Read More »
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Divorce
Filing for divorce can be complicated, leaving many couples with a lot of unanswered questions about their finances and custody rights. To help ease some of your own fears, we’ve included a list of answers to some of the most common questions we receive about Florida divorce. How Long Will My Divorce Take? Unfortunately,… Read More »
Avoid These Common Divorce Mistakes
The divorce process can be an emotional and overwhelming process, so it can be easy for divorcing couples to make errors during the proceedings that can have long-term repercussions. To help you avoid making these mistakes in your own divorce, we’ve included a few of the most common and tips for how to avert… Read More »
Classifying Your Marital Assets During Divorce
One important part of divorce is the property division process, during which all of a couple’s marital assets will be equitably divided between them. Unfortunately, differentiating between what qualifies as a marital asset and what constitutes separate property can be complicated. Read on to learn more about which assets qualify as marital property in… Read More »
Using Technology to Facilitate Your Florida Divorce
Getting divorced during the Digital Age means that couples now have access to, and can take advantage of, a wide range of technology that wasn’t available even just a few years ago. For instance, co-parenting applications and online divorce platforms can play an important role in facilitating a stress-free and smooth divorce process by… Read More »
Making Child Support Payments in Florida
Many parents fulfill their obligation to financially support their children by making monthly child support payments. Florida’s Department of Revenue handles all child support payments and provides parents with a number of options for voluntary payment. Read on to learn more about how to make child support payments in Florida. Payment Options There are… Read More »
New Law Creates Presumption of 50/50 Time-Sharing in Florida
In June, Governor DeSantis signed a new bill into law that will have a significant impact on child custody cases in the state going forward. The biggest change is in regards to the presumption of time-sharing. As a result of this change, courts are now directed to presume that an equal time-sharing arrangement, or… Read More »
