Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Getting Rid of Boredom in Your Marriage
Relationships are exciting at first. You and your new partner do things together. You have new experiences as a couple. You love your partner’s quirks. After a few years, you may plan to get married. However, the honeymoon stage doesn’t last long. Reality sets in quickly. After a while, things aren’t as exciting anymore…. Read More »
Silent Signs You’re Dissatisfied With Your Marriage
Are you happy with your marriage? Maybe your spouse thinks you are. Or maybe you even think you’re satisfied, but are you really? We don’t always have time to sit and reflect about how we feel about various aspects of our lives. It’s easy to just go with the flow and avoid causing conflicts…. Read More »
Can You Divorce Your Spouse if They Have Dementia?
You may have vowed to love and cherish your spouse in sickness and in health, until death do you part. However, keeping this view is not always easy, especially if your spouse develops a terminal illness such as dementia. A person can live with dementia for many years, which can be frustrating for their… Read More »
What is Quiet Quitting in a Marriage?
There’s a new trend in the employment industry and it’s called “quiet quitting.” This term refers to employees putting in the bare minimum effort into their jobs. They may no longer be happy with their jobs, but they’re not ready to take the plunge and quit just yet. They may be waiting to get… Read More »
Returning to Work After Divorce
While married, you may have been the stay-at-home parent juggling kids’ school work, extracurricular activities, playdates, medical appointments, and everything in between. But now that you’re going through a divorce, you may need to make some changes. Namely, you may have to reenter the workforce. Even if you’ve been married a long time and… Read More »
Florida Bill Would Reduce Homeowners’ Insurance by 25%
If you own a home in Florida, you are probably aware of the huge increases to homeowners’ insurance in the past few years. The current average rate in the state is $6,000 per year. This is about triple the national average. These rate increases have forced many Florida residents to leave the Sunshine State…. Read More »
The Messenger Sued for Breach of Contract, Other Violations
Those who work in the journalism and publishing industries are no strangers to layoffs. The ways that consumers view news is always changing and it’s hard to make a profit in journalism. Employee costs are a major expense, forcing many companies to lay off workers. Sometimes maybe a dozen workers are laid off. In… Read More »
Florida Residents Battling With HOA Nobody Knew Existed
Those moving into the Wedgefield community in Orange County were usually told that the Wedgefield homeowners association (HOA) was voluntary or that there was no HOA at all. Property owners in the area are finding out neither of these were true. In early 2023, a new board swept into power and set out to… Read More »
How to Put More Effort Into Your Marriage
Relationships do not magically stay strong for many years. Whether you have a special relationship with a friend, family member, or romantic partner, you have to do your part and put effort into it. But what does this mean? It means helping the person. It means being by their side and making them feel… Read More »
Want to Keep Your Home After a Divorce? Here’s Why You Should Refinance
Divorces are complicated. There’s a lot that needs to be done, and that includes thinking about what to do with the marital home. Should you keep it or should you sell it? This will depend on your preferences. Many people feel more secure in the family home. They have a lot of memories in… Read More »