Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Weird Reasons Why Couples Have Divorced
Why do couples get divorced? It varies. Sometimes there are financial issues or infidelity at play. One spouse may be lazy, refusing to work or do household chores. There are a whole bunch of elements at play in a marriage. Marriage takes a lot of work, and if both parties are not willing to… Read More »
Does Marriage Make You Happier?
Being married vs. being single: which is better? This will depend on who you ask. However, there have been multiple studies done showing that married people are happier than those who are single. But the million-dollar question is: why? What makes married people happier? Is it something that happens in the marriage that makes… Read More »
Common Partnership Disputes
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, there may be some fear of the unknown. Starting a business is exciting but also scary, as there are many risks involved. Having a partnership may make things easier. A partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to run a business. The parties… Read More »
Can I Contest A Trust?
One of your parents died and had a trust. The trust seems suspicious, though, as it favors a long-lost relative instead of you and your siblings. What can you do? Should you just accept the trust as is and move forward or can you contest it somehow? You might be able to. Your ability… Read More »
Common Child Custody Problems
In a divorce, one of the biggest issues is child custody. Child custody is often an emotional element because both parents want custody of the child, but they don’t really take into consideration the best interests of the child. Florida Statutes Section 61.13 states that child custody decisions should be made by the court… Read More »
Why Divorce Is On The Rise For Working Couples
While the divorce rate has declined overall, there is still a group of people who are divorcing at high rates: working couples. When the woman has to work full-time and do everything around the house, anger and resentment starts to build up. Women are tired, understandably. They’re making the money, paying the bills, buying… Read More »
Which Careers Lead To Fewer Cases Of Divorce?
Not all marriages last forever. When you think of divorce, you know there may be many factors involved. Sometimes finances and infidelity are the reasons. Maybe there is substance abuse or addiction at play. Perhaps you and your spouse just don’t communicate well anymore and fight over everything, from what to cook for dinner… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Keep The House In A Divorce
When your marriage is ending, there’s a lot on the line. Who gets what? Where will you live? What happens next? Divorce is no doubt a confusing event. No two divorces are alike. What happened to your friend or sister may be totally different for you. This is also true for assets. Some people… Read More »
Tips For Managing Social Media During Divorce
Social media use has grown rapidly in the past decade. Americans use sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat on a daily basis. TikTok stars and influencers are becoming popular and even celebrity-like. While many people rely on social media updates from friends, family members, and companies and individuals they are following, the truth… Read More »
Subtle Signs That Your Marriage Is In Trouble
Marriages take a lot of effort. Unfortunately, though, not everyone takes the time to make their relationship work. They put their marriages on auto pilot, just expecting that things will be fine. Then, when their marriage ends, they are blindsided. They act as though the divorce has come out of nowhere, even though the… Read More »