Author Archives: Jay Butchko
5 Things To Know About Postnuptial Agreements
Many people understand the concept of premarital agreements and what they are used for. Although some people draft these legal documents before they get married, sometimes people do not realize they need one until after they are already married. For example, one spouse may start a business during the marriage and they want to… Read More »
How Will Adultery Impact Divorce Proceedings?
People divorce for many reasons but different studies have shown that approximately 20 to 40 percent of marriages end due to adultery. If you are getting a divorce because you or your spouse was unfaithful, you may wonder how the infidelity will affect your divorce case. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means… Read More »
The Timeline Of A Florida Divorce
Perhaps you have been thinking about divorcing your spouse for some time. Or, maybe being served with divorce papers came as a total shock. Regardless of how you arrived at the dissolution of your marriage, it is important that you are prepared and know what to expect. Below, our Brandon family lawyer explains the… Read More »
Understanding Co-Parenting Courses In Florida
After a divorce, you still need to continue a relationship with your ex if you have children together. Making the transition from cohabitating as a family unit to living in a separate household takes a great deal of time and effort. It is for this reason that the Florida courts usually order co-parents to… Read More »
Five Ways To Establish Paternity In Florida
Legally speaking, paternity refers to officially establishing who is the biological father of the child. Once paternity is established, the father then takes on all the rights and responsibilities given to biological parents in Florida. Establishing paternity always has the potential to become very complex, and there is more than one way to do… Read More »
What Is The Child Support Formula In Florida?
Most people understand the concept of child support, but they do not know how it is calculated by Florida courts during divorce. Just because one parent of four was ordered to pay a certain amount of support does not automatically mean a parent of only two children will be able to pay less. Understanding… Read More »
Can You Get Your Marriage Annulled In Florida?
Sometimes, people rush to get married only to start regretting it shortly after. Many people incorrectly assume at this point that they can get an annulment and ‘undo’ the decision they made. Florida law does not actually include a section on annulments. However, if you can prove that you have legal grounds for an… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Mediation In Florida
Mediation is mandatory for most divorce cases in Florida. The process involves both spouses meeting with a mediator, who is an objective third party. The mediator tries to foster communication and compromise between the two parties so they can reach an agreement. While the process sounds fairly straightforward, mediation is still something that is… Read More »
What To Do After Being Served With Divorce Papers
Regardless of whether you have seen divorce coming for some time, or it is a complete shock to you, being served with divorce papers is always cause for uncertainty. You are likely feeling stressed, perhaps angry, and you may not know what to do next. The steps you take now are critical. Below, our… Read More »
Brandon Dependency Lawyer
Being involved in a dependency proceeding with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) can be extremely intimidating and nerve-wracking. If a dependency proceeding has been initiated against you, the first thing that you need to do is to contact a skilled attorney who has experience working on dependency cases. At the office… Read More »
