Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Percentage Of Marriages End In Divorce?
We’ve heard the statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. However, what does that actually mean and how do we arrive at that number? Right now, there are millions of marriages across the United States. Some will end in divorce while others will not. Is it really a coin flip whether or… Read More »
Divorce And Bankruptcy: What You Need To Know
Divorce opens a number of issues for people, but one of the foremost is that finances that used to be split now fall entirely on each individual spouse. Support that they had at one time is no longer there. This means that debts and liabilities that the couple accrued during the marriage are more… Read More »
LGBTQ Couples Face Unique Challenges In Divorce
Divorce creates a significant amount of stress for anyone, but LGBTQ couples face unique challenges when untying the knot. Meanwhile, they face all of the same challenges that other couples have been facing for millennia. To be sure, finding the right divorce attorney for you may be a matter of comfort. Faulkner Law Group,… Read More »
Is Spying On Your Spouse To Uncover Adultery A Good Idea?
The question of adultery has a profound impact on the emotional lives of spouses. But Florida’s courts don’t really consider it a major factor when determining issues related to divorce. In order for adultery to impact a divorce decree, the allegations must include financial losses related to the affair or allegations that the affair… Read More »
Key Concepts In Divorce: What Is A Marital Estate?
Are you concerned about property distribution and what will happen to your assets once you divorce? That’s okay, it’s one of the primary concerns of most individuals who are going through a divorce. There’s nothing selfish about retaining control of the things you’ve devoted your life to. However, understanding the concept of the marital… Read More »
Could Birdnesting Be An Option To Save Money After Divorce?
Who gets the home after you divorce? How about the children? This is becoming more of an option for parents who want to ensure the best interests of their children. Of course, it has to work for both parents too; so how does it work? Essentially, parenting time is split between the two parents… Read More »
Key Concepts In Divorce: What Is Equitable Distribution
Basically, states operate on two different modalities when it comes to the distribution of assets. Those are community property states and equitable distribution states. In community property states all assets are divided 50/50. In equitable distribution states, the court determines what would be equitable for both parties. The major difference is that the courts… Read More »
Division Of Labor Leading Factor For Divorce
Financial turmoil has long been the leading cause of divorce. Now, a new study shines a more specific light on the matter indicating that the division of paid and unpaid labor has a profound impact on whether or not the marriage would last. The latest study seems to indicate that financial factors are much… Read More »
How Does Adultery Impact A Divorce Settlement In Florida?
This is a little tricky. Technically, Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. However, that only means that you don’t need a reason to end a marriage. At one point in time, you had to make specific allegations or the court would not hear your case. This produced an environment in… Read More »
Is Separation An Alternative To Gray Divorce?
Gray divorce is the modern phenomenon of older couples divorcing once their family and parenting lives have run their course. While it’s easy to assume that the 55+ community is contributing to the matter of gray divorce, it’s more those between the ages of 40 and 49 who are at a crossroads once their… Read More »
