Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Family Law Judges Prefer Equal Time-Sharing Arrangements
In Florida, courts presume that an equal time-sharing visitation plan is always in a child’s best interests (post-divorce). Basically, this means that a judge’s default position in any family law case is that a child would benefit most from spending an equal amount of time with both of his or her parents. This does… Read More »
Learning How To Co-Parent After Divorce
While ending a marriage is always complicated and usually emotional, it tends to be even more complex when the couple in question shares children. Fortunately, it is possible for two parents to create a safe and healthy environment for their children, even when they must now spend their time in two different homes. Doing… Read More »
Contending With Child Custody Disputes While Preparing For Vacation
Even the best laid plans can go awry, which is why co-parents who have done their best to schedule family vacations in advance could still end up involved in a custody dispute with their co-parent. We know how stressful this can be (and how frustrating), especially when a family is trying to focus on… Read More »
What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Sharing children can drastically change the tenor and outcome of divorce proceedings, as it tends to add a significant amount of stress and emotional upheaval. Visitation can be a contentious part of divorce, with some co-parents attempting to turn their children against the other co-parent. Unfortunately, these attempts sometimes prove successful, especially in cases… Read More »
What To Know About Florida’s Divorce Timeline
Some of the most common questions we receive at our firm involve the duration of the divorce process. Spanning in length from as little as a month to over a year, how long a divorce takes to finalize depends on the nature of the case itself, including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested…. Read More »
Are You Involved In A High-Conflict Divorce?
While ending a marriage is always emotional and difficult, there’s a big difference between an average divorce and a high-conflict divorce. The latter are extremely tumultuous and usually marked by relentless and intense disputes that go on for months or even years. These kinds of divorces must almost always be resolved in court with… Read More »
Do You Need Temporary Child Support During Your Florida Divorce?
When two parents get divorced in Florida, the parties will inevitably need to adjust their financial situations to account for going from one household to two. Just because only one parent stays in the house with the kids, however, doesn’t mean that the other is off the hook when it comes to helping financially… Read More »
School’s Out For Summer: Planning Your Kids’ Vacation After Divorce
Summer vacation is about strengthening family relationships and friendships, while giving children a break from the daily grind of school. Unfortunately, the logistics of planning a summer vacation after divorce can become a lot more complicated for co-parents. Today we’ve provided you with a few tips on how to approach any problems you may… Read More »
The Child Specialist’s Role In Collaborative Divorce
Not all divorces require that a couple goes to court. In fact, more and more couples are using alternative dispute methods, like collaborative divorce, as a way to resolve their differences without the interference of a judge. These methods have proven to be particularly helpful in cases where a couple shares children, as the… Read More »
Pre-Divorce Planning
Approaching divorce with a clear understanding of the process and the steps you can take to prepare for it can make all the difference in helping you navigate the challenges of ending a marriage. Read on for some tips on pre-divorce planning. Gathering Documents When trying to come up with a divorce settlement, couples… Read More »
