Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Studies Say That Gay Couples Divorce Less Frequently Than Straight Couples
Two studies conducted in Europe appear to indicate that gay couples divorce much less frequently than their straight counterparts. In Denmark, the divorce rate for gay couples was 17% against 46% for straight couples. In the Netherlands, marriages between two men dissolved at a rate of 15%, while marriages between straight couples dissolved at… Read More »
How Are LLCs Treated During A Divorce?
One of the most common questions that divorcees have for their attorneys is: What will happen to my business after the divorce is finalized? In truth, it depends on the type of business you own, whether or not it is a shared partnership, and what each individual’s stake in the company is. In most… Read More »
Study Reveals That Divorce Causes Significant Harm To Men’s Health
A recent study revealed that divorce could seriously and negatively impact men’s health. Men who are divorced and live alone are much more likely to have failing health according to the study. Those who live alone for at least 7 years and see two of their relationships end tend to have more inflammation throughout… Read More »
What Is The Role Of The Mediator In A Divorce?
Mediators play a vital role during the divorce process. The process of mediation is considered the quickest and cheapest way to dissolve a marriage. Many judges will require that divorcing couples give mediation a try prior to attempting to litigate a divorce. The mediator acts as a neutral third party who helps both spouses… Read More »
Governor DeSantis Signs Bill To End Permanent Alimony In Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis recently passed a law doing away with permanent alimony and making major changes to the way alimony works in Florida. The passing of the bill was not without controversy. The First Wives Advocacy Group, a group of former spouses who say their lives will be upended without alimony payments, vigorously advocated… Read More »
Are Women Filing For Divorce More Than Men?
Women do initiate divorces with more frequency than men. The question then becomes why? While a question like this may have several potential answers and usually ends up eluding to a confluence of factors coming together, the common-sense default state should indicate that men and women initiate divorces at about the same rate. So,… Read More »
Fewer Adults Marrying, More Adults Putting Off Marriage
Today, adults in the U.S. are getting married far less frequently than they were in 1970. The rate of U.S. marriages has plummeted over 60% in that time. There are numerous reasons for this. One of the most prominent is that individuals are beginning careers earlier than they are families. In many cases, the… Read More »
Four Signs Your Marriage Is Headed For Divorce
Marriages like people are highly variable and no generic litmus can be applied to any relationship that works in 100% of cases. However, people like to write articles and in some cases, they touch upon specific risk factors that make a certain type of sense. However, you should not interpret these articles as heralding… Read More »
Divorced Parents Battle Over The Affections Of Only Child, 11
His parents divorced in 2018, but his parents have been locked in a tug-of-war ever since over the affections of their 11-year-old child who is now caught in the middle of this terrible contest. In most cases, courts will consider the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements and parents have little… Read More »
Are Longer Lifespans A Factor In Divorce?
Just in terms of pure math, the longer a marriage lasts, the more likely it will end in divorce. This may sound counterintuitive, but longer marriages produce more opportunities to appraise your options and move on. Today, people are living longer than ever before and the rates of divorce among those 40 and over… Read More »
