Author Archives: Jay Butchko
New Study Indicates That Trying to Go Through Divorce Without an Attorney May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
A new study indicates that trying to represent yourself in court to complete your divorce can be absolutely disastrous. The study, titled “Trapped in Marriage,” was published by Harvard Law, and specifically found that, over the course of three years, individuals who had to rely on self-help materials in order to get a divorce… Read More »
The Importance of Addressing Insurance Issues During Divorce
Divorce can be a complex and both physically and emotionally draining process, especially when it comes to dealing with all of the financial accounts and issues that must be addressed. It can, of course, be easy to overlook some of the important decisions that need to be made. However, when it comes to insurance… Read More »
Figuring Out Social Security Benefits After Divorce
As Boca Raton and Coral Springs divorce lawyers, one of the most common questions we receive from clients involves concerns over potential loss of Social Security benefits after divorce, especially for those who subsequently remarried. However, it is important to note that getting remarried after your first divorce does not necessarily bar you from… Read More »
New Study Proves That Frequent Communication between Parent and Child Is Key to Child Resilience after Divorce
As attorneys who regularly work with clients going through a divorce, one of the most common concerns we hear is whether and how the divorce will affect a couple’s children. While, historically, prevailing theories focused on parents having a cooperative relationship with each other as being instrumental in the child getting through divorce and… Read More »
Why More and More People Are Getting Divorced Later In Life, And What’s Important at That Stage, Financially?
You’ve probably seen the term “gray divorce” appear in news articles and headlines—it refers to those who decide to divorce after age 50, sometimes after they’ve been married for 20 years or more. Just in the last 25 years, the divorce rate for this older group of Americans has more than doubled, and is… Read More »
New Study Sheds Light on Divorce Being Less Harmful When Children Are Younger
As attorneys who regularly advise clients on obtaining a divorce, we regularly hear clients express concerns over the well-being of their children throughout the process. Understanding where children are at, developmentally, can help you get them through divorce. And yet, while a number of couples try to delay divorcing until their children are older,… Read More »
Handling the Holidays after Divorce
As attorneys who focus on helping people with legal issues related to family law, divorce, and child custody, we frequently receive questions from clients about how to handle the holidays after divorce, especially when it comes to recent separation and making plans for your kids. Below, we discuss some of what we’ve seen work… Read More »
The Most Costly Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
As attorneys who regularly advise clients who are going through the process of divorce here in Florida, we do sometimes see clients make financial mistakes that have long term repercussions. This is understandable, given how emotionally draining the process can be, however, it is also something to be avoided in order to stay on… Read More »
Should I Consider a Postmarital Agreement?
Some couples are wary of signing a premarital agreement before getting married. You might be hesitant to even discuss the idea. But a premarital (also called prenuptial) agreement is not your only chance to protect your financial future. What Is the Difference between a Premarital and Postmarital Agreement? This might seem like an obvious… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support
Parents are legally obligated to support their minor children, even if they divorce and one parent has sole parenting responsibility. Child support payments typically end on a child’s 18th birthday, but the support might continue if the child is still in high school or if the child has special needs. Florida has specific guidelines… Read More »
