Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Stop a Foreclosure
It’s easy to get behind on bills. While it’s important to pay bills like mortgages, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Even if you have a seemingly decent job, you could be the victim of a layoff at any time. Or you could suffer a serious disability and rack up tens or even hundreds… Read More »
Material vs. Non-Material Contract Breaches
As a business owner, you may have contracts in place for clients, vendors, and even employees. Contracts help ensure everyone is aware of their obligations. Each party has things that they must do, and if they fail to do so, it is considered a breach of contract. When a contract is breached, it means… Read More »
Possible Solutions to Divorce
Marriage is not easy. When things go wrong, people often think about divorce. They think divorce will solve all their problems. Sometimes it can, but there are some other things to try first. Too much stress can make it hard for a couple to come up with solutions. They are so consumed by marital… Read More »
Benefits of Marriage Counseling
Relationships are not always happy. Couples experience issues from time to time. When looking for ways to solve these problems, marriage counseling is a common suggestion. However, counseling can be an expensive undertaking, so not every couple is on board with it. Plus, it requires both parties to make an effort. It’s not going… Read More »
What Happens When a Spouse Dies During a Divorce?
Divorce is a common event, occurring in roughly 50% of marriages. What’s not as common is when one spouse dies during a divorce. A spouse may get into an accident or suffer a sudden illness and die unexpectedly. Then there are cases where a spouse has a terminal illness and the other spouse decides… Read More »
What Not to Say to Someone Getting Divorced
Chances are, you know someone who has gone through a divorce. Dealing with this situation can be difficult. What do you say? What do you do? You want to be supportive to your loved one, but the right words may escape you. You may be nervous about what to say. What you plan to… Read More »
Why Staying Together for the Kids May Not Be the Best Idea
All good parents think about how something will affect their kids. Divorce is no exception. Divorce is a major event that can affect everyone involved for a long time. It’s hard enough for the spouses to move on. What about the kids? Will a divorce cause them significant damage and harm them for life?… Read More »
Living Apart Together During a Divorce
Getting a divorce is a scary and difficult process. One of the biggest barriers to divorce is money. It costs a lot of money to divorce, especially if it is contested. On top of that, one or both parties will have to move out, so this creates extra expenses. However, if money is a… Read More »
Marriages Often the Subject of Probate Litigation
When a person dies without an estate plan, their estate goes into probate. Even if there is a will, the court will supervise the process of dividing up the deceased’s estate. Most matters handled by probate courts are uncontested. However, disputes can happen for a variety of reasons. There can be issues about the… Read More »
Homeowners’ Insurance Fraud in Florida
Homeowners are not technically required to have insurance on their homes in Florida. However, some lenders require insurance if the person is financing or refinancing their home. Plus, homeowners’ insurance acts as a safeguard in the event of damage to your home by a weather event, so with hurricanes and tropical storms common in… Read More »