Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Too Scared to Divorce? How to Handle Your Fears
Love tends to wane over time. There’s the infamous seven-year itch and the empty nest years, when the kids move out and the spouses are stuck putting up with each other. Dealing with waning love can be frustrating. You may not want to stay, but you also may not be willing to leave your… Read More »
Why 50/50 Child Custody Isn’t Always Best
When parents get divorced, there is a lot of talk about joint custody and how it’s best for the child. That’s because the child gets equal access to both parents. Is that always a good thing? While 50/50 custody and split living arrangements work well for many children, not all benefit from it. The… Read More »
What to Ask Before Reuniting With an Ex
When most couples break up, they split up for good. However, some couples get back together and rekindle the love they had. Some couples even remarry a former spouse again, thinking the second time’s the charm. Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were first linked in 2002 before calling off their engagement in… Read More »
Dealing with Your Child’s Questions About Divorce
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Children often get caught in the middle. They are often sad or angry about what has happened. Seeing their parents split up can make them feel lonely and insecure. They may even question their parents’ love for them. Parents are not supposed to badmouth each… Read More »
Arise Virtual Solutions to Pay $13 Million in Wage Dispute Lawsuit
Gig workers, or independent contractors, have some benefits. They can typically make their own hours and make a lot of money working for various companies. However, these workers often get taken advantage of. They are often the last ones to get paid, and many get paid much less than they thought. This is what… Read More »
Beware of These Real Estate Contracts
You may have heard of the term caveat emptor, which means “buyer beware.” This is important for buyers and sellers in the current housing market. More and more buyers are being asked to sign contracts linking them to the real estate agents helping them find a house. Most of these contracts are so one-sided… Read More »
Divorce Parties on the Rise
People have parties to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other major life events and milestones. In the past, nobody would even dare to celebrate a divorce, but times have changed. In fact, divorce parties reached an all-time high in 2023. Why would someone celebrate a divorce? Marriage is something to be taken seriously. It… Read More »
Being Nice vs. Being Honest: Which is Better for Your Marriage?
When people marry, they are looking for mates who are nice to them. This is an obvious trait that everyone wants, because who wants to be with someone who treats them poorly. But many people also want honesty, and let’s be truthful, being honest and being nice don’t always go hand in hand. Sometimes… Read More »
Should I Wait Until After the Holidays to Get a Divorce?
Marriages are meant to last forever, but the truth is that they can end at any time. The hardest part, though, is knowing when exactly to pull the plug. When the breakdown happens right before the holidays, you may be concerned about the aftermath, especially if you have children. Should you start the divorce… Read More »
Divorce and Retirement After 50
Marriages end for a variety of reasons and at various stages. First marriages last for roughly seven years, hence the term “seven-year itch.” Others last for 10, 15, or 20 years. Marriages ending after 20 years used to be an anomaly, but it has become increasingly common since 1990. Divorces past 50 have been… Read More »