Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy After Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is a courageous and significant step toward reclaiming your life and personal safety. However, even after physically distancing yourself from an abuser, it’s crucial to protect your digital privacy. In today’s connected world, abusers can use technology to monitor, harass, or manipulate their victims from afar. Securing your devices, social… Read More »
How Prenuptial Agreements Affect Alimony: Pre-Determining Spousal Support
Prenuptial agreements have become an increasingly popular tool for couples seeking to define the terms of their financial relationship before marriage. One of the most significant aspects prenuptial agreements can address is alimony or spousal support. Couples can avoid contentious disputes by pre-determining alimony obligations should their marriage end in divorce. However, while prenuptial… Read More »
Enforcing Child Support Orders in Florida: What to Do When Payments Stop
Child support is a critical component of ensuring that children receive the financial support they need after their parents separate or divorce. In Florida, when a parent fails to make court-ordered child support payments, the consequences can be significant for the child’s well-being. Fortunately, the state provides several legal avenues for enforcing child support… Read More »
The Impact of Cohabitation on Alimony: What Happens If You or Your Ex-Spouse Moves In with a New Partner?
Alimony, or spousal support, is a crucial element of many divorce settlements, providing financial assistance to a lower-earning spouse after a marriage ends. However, life circumstances often change, and one common situation that can significantly impact alimony payments is cohabitation. Whether it’s the paying spouse or the recipient who moves in with a new… Read More »
Grandparent Visitation Rights: Legal and Emotional Complexities
Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, providing love, support, and stability. However, when family dynamics change due to divorce, death, or estrangement, maintaining these important relationships can become challenging. In Florida, the legal landscape regarding grandparent visitation rights is complex, balancing the rights of parents with the best interests of… Read More »
Best Interest of the Child Standard in Florida
When parents divorce or separate, one of the most challenging issues they face is determining child custody and visitation arrangements. In Florida, as in many other states, the guiding principle for resolving these disputes is the “best interest of the child” standard. This standard is designed to ensure that all decisions made regarding a… Read More »
Post-Divorce Estate Planning: Securing Your Future
Divorce signifies a significant turning point in an individual’s life, affecting not just the immediate circumstances but also future planning. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked in the midst of divorce proceedings is estate planning. Ensuring your estate plan is updated after a divorce is crucial to protect your financial security and ensure… Read More »
The Cassie Carli Law: Ensuring Safe Exchange of Minor Children in Florida
Divorce and child custody arrangements can be fraught with tension and conflict, making the exchange of children between parents a particularly stressful and potentially dangerous event. Recognizing the need for safer arrangements, Florida has enacted the Cassie Carli Law, effective July 1, 2024. This new legislation aims to ensure the safe exchange of minor… Read More »
The Role of Therapy Animals in Custody Arrangements
Divorce and child custody battles can be deeply stressful and emotionally draining for all involved, particularly for children. In recent years, the inclusion of therapy animals in custody arrangements has gained attention as a way to provide emotional support and stability for children during these difficult times. Therapy animals can offer comfort, reduce anxiety,… Read More »
Applying Mindfulness and Meditation to Deal with the Stress of Separation and Divorce
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful and emotionally challenging experiences. The end of a marriage can bring a whirlwind of emotions, including grief, anger, confusion, and fear. During such a tumultuous time, it can be difficult to maintain clarity and make thoughtful decisions. However, incorporating mindfulness and meditation into your daily routine can… Read More »