Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Hire A Divorce Lawyer When Ending Your Marriage?
If you are considering ending your marriage, you may be thinking about going through the process alone, without the help of a Pennsylvania divorce lawyer. If you were not married for a long time, you do not have children with your spouse, and you agree to all terms of the divorce, this may be… Read More »
Five Tips To Protect Your Assets In A High Net Worth Divorce
Divorce is expensive and it is not uncommon for people to worry that they will lose everything. Fortunately, Pennsylvania follows the equitable distribution model of property division, so you will not lose everything you have during the divorce process. Still, your marital assets are subject to division, so it is important to know how… Read More »
Need To Ask Your Spouse For A Divorce? Follow These Tips
If you know that divorce is the right option for your marriage, the thought of approaching your spouse about the subject likely fills you with dread. While the thought of starting out in a new life may bring you some relief, the idea of talking to your spouse about it is always stressful. During… Read More »
Common Questions About Separation In Bucks County
Separation is something couples sometimes consider when they are experiencing difficulties in their marriage but are not yet ready to get a divorce. A separation can help each person determine if they want to work out their differences with their spouse, or if they want to officially dissolve their marriage. Pennsylvania is in the… Read More »
Do Divorced Parents Have To Pay For College?
When parents get a divorce, it is common for one party to receive primary child custody and for a judge to order the other party to pay child support. All parents in Pennsylvania are responsible for financially providing for their children, but the idea of child support is not always so straightforward. Parents do… Read More »
FAQs About Child Custody
Issues involving children are some of the most pressing in many divorce cases. Parents know there is a lot on the line, and they have a lot of questions. If you are getting a divorce and children are involved, below are some of the most frequently asked questions about child custody in the state…. Read More »
Four Issues You May Face Post-Divorce And How To Address Them
Once a judge issues a final divorce order, you may think everything is over. Unfortunately, you will still have a relationship with your ex after the divorce, particularly if you have children together. There are many issues you may face post-divorce, and a Delaware County family lawyer can help you through them. A lawyer… Read More »
Study: You’re Twice As Likely To Divorce If You Have Children Before Marriage
A recent study published in the Journal of American Psychology has something to say about one of the risk factors for divorce. According to the study, couples who have children before marriage are 200% more likely to divorce than those who wait until after marriage to have children. The study threw out a lot… Read More »
Study: Poor Communication A Major Risk Factor In Divorce
Why did your marriage fail? Well, we were just “growing apart”. Growing apart is one of the most often-cited reasons for American divorces. But what does “growing apart” actually entail? In fact, “growing apart” may have everything to do with not being able (or willing) to talk to one another. In fact, 55% of… Read More »
Gambling Addiction And Divorce
There are a number of psychiatric conditions that can also become grounds for divorce. Sex addiction, gambling addiction, drug addiction, or any other form of compulsive behavior that places a strain on your marriage can be used by your spouse as grounds for a divorce in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, however, the law is complicated by… Read More »