Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Uncontested Divorces In Tampa, FL
There are many different types of divorces. If you’re reading this blog post, it’s likely because you want the fastest and simplest type of divorce available under Florida law. Under certain conditions, it is possible to get a simplified divorce which is the quickest and easiest way to get divorced in Florida. In this… Read More »
Analyzing Florida’s “Deadbeat Dad” Law
Child support is among the major factors that play into a Florida divorce. Each parent is responsible for the support of the children and when one parent fails to provide that support, it can be a major source of contention. Florida has specific laws that protect the rights of the parent who has to… Read More »
Understanding Mediation In A Florida Divorce
While divorce is often dramatized on television as a contentious process with courts and judges, it need not be that way in many cases. Mediation allows couples to settle their disputes in a private forum with an independent third-party mediator who acts as a negotiator. The couple can hammer out issues related to the… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Affidavits In A Florida Divorce
Litigation, in which a divorcing couple argues their case before a judge, may be the most visible form of divorce remediation thanks in large part to television dramas. However, in real life, it only makes up a small fraction of what divorce attorneys do. Other methods of remediation such as mediation or collaborative divorce… Read More »
What Is A Foreign Pickup Order In Child Custody Cases?
A pickup order is meant to secure the physical custody of a child from one party and then deliver the child to another party. In many cases, this happens without the parents coming into contact with one another. The child is dropped off at a neutral location, and the other parent picks them up… Read More »
Does A Florida Child Support Order Have A Statute Of Limitations?
Under the law, the term “statute of limitations” refers to a time period after which you may no longer file a lawsuit against another party. The time period will depend on the type of lawsuit being filed and the state in which the lawsuit is filed. For example, Florida’s statute of limitations for filing… Read More »
High Net Worth Couples And Collaborative Divorce
Some divorces are easily settled when the spouses can agree on all issues related to a divorce. Others are not so easy to settle when you cannot agree on issues related to child custody or financial distribution of the marital estate. Often both of these issues are contentious in a Tampa, FL divorce. You… Read More »
When Does Child Support End In Tampa, FL?
Divorcing parents are generally aware that they must make child support payments to the spouse who has the children for the majority of the time. Fewer, however, are aware of how long those child support payments last. In this article, a Tampa, FL child support lawyer will discuss how long child support lasts in… Read More »
Legal Agreements For Separated Couples Who Remain Married
Sometimes, couples just need a breather from one another. They don’t necessarily want to end their marriage, but they make the decision to live apart indefinitely. In that case, it helps to have a Tampa, FL divorce lawyer look over any agreements that you put into place. Talking to a family attorney can help… Read More »
What Is Parallel Parenting In Florida?
Parallel parenting is an option for divorcees who cannot communicate without animosity. While you may be separated during your divorce, you will be connected to your co-parent for the rest of your life through your children. Parallel parenting affords you the option of minimizing interactions between you and your soon-to-be former spouse. It is… Read More »
