Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Disabled People Be Forced to Pay Child Support?
There are different types of disability, including permanent disability and temporary disability. Depending on your situation, a spouse may not be required to pay child support if they cannot afford to pay it. The spouse is entitled to survive and disability is a valid reason for unemployment or underemployment. However, not all types of… Read More »
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
You’ve heard of prenuptial agreements. Well now, get ready for postnuptial agreements. While prenuptial agreements are signed before the marriage has commenced, postnuptial agreements are signed during the actual marriage. Once the marriage occurs, you can no longer draft a prenuptial agreement. However, if both parties decide to, they can arrange an equitable method… Read More »
How Do I Keep My Divorce Out Of Court?
Today, the sheer volume of divorces has made litigation the least favorable option. When divorce was rarer, almost all divorces were litigated on the basis of fault. In fact, you needed to establish fault in order to pursue a divorce. This left some couples in the position of making accusations just to exit a… Read More »
Do Political Differences Destroy Marriages?
This is a complicated question because, as we all know, social media has polarized discourse in such a manner as to destroy communication between disagreeing parties. In many cases, it can seem like political differences are beyond the capacity to overcome. Yet modern couples do have their own opinions and politics and they do… Read More »
Your Divorce And Parenting Plan
Before the courts sign off on your living arrangements post-divorce, they need to believe that there is a plan in place that will serve the best interests of the children. This often becomes a stumbling point because parents will advocate for their own wishes and then retrofit the logic onto their children’s needs. In… Read More »
Why Is Mediation Preferred For Divorce?
With divorce rates as high as they have been over the past few decades, taking pressure off the courts is better than overloading the courts with every divorce. Mediation circumvents the courtroom in favor of a boardroom in which two parties work out their differences under the guidance of a third-party mediator. Mediation is… Read More »
Divorce Study: Some Become More Productive At Work After A Divorce
Psychologically speaking, divorce creates a lot of upheaval. The upheaval is so significant that it actually changes the way you think. Those under a great deal of stress tend not to look backward or forward, but rather at the road ahead of them. That means focusing on the task at hand. Does this produce… Read More »
Could Sleeping In Separate Bedrooms Save Your Marriage?
More and more couples are declaring “sleep divorces” to avoid the annoyance of snoring, restlessness or differing schedules. The term “sleep divorce” is a little hyperbolic since these couples are attempting to help their marriage by splitting their bedrooms. According to TikTok, the hashtag #SleepDivorce has over 300,000 views as of the writing of… Read More »
Contested Custody Hearings And Father’s Rights
A recent study showed that in a survey of 700 contested custody hearings, mothers were assigned full custody in 496 of those cases. Fathers were only awarded full custody in 100 cases while joint custody was awarded in 104 cases. Fathers are losing these cases at nearly five times the rate as mothers, and… Read More »
The Impact Of Your Divorce At Work
A recent study sought to determine if Americans going through a divorce suffered at work. As it turns out, some do and some don’t. While some folks report that their divorce has given them renewed focus on their careers, others report that it has hampered their attitude and motivation. It goes without saying that… Read More »