Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Settle Inheritance Drama
It’s always sad when a loved one dies, especially if it is unexpected. When a beloved family member passes away, it often makes us think about our own mortality. This can make us feel anxious and depressed. These emotions can make us feel competitive when it comes to the loved one’s estate and our… Read More »
Foreclosure On The Rise In Florida
The real estate boom we have seen for the past year has started to fizzle. Home prices are now dropping, but foreclosures are on the rise. This is especially true in the Sunshine State. Florida is seeing a high number of foreclosed homes, with the state ranking at number 6 for the most in… Read More »
Child Custody In Modern Times
You and your husband are divorcing and there are minor children involved. You feel good about the child custody situation because, after all, you are their mother. You raise them, care for them, and pretty much do everything for them. While their father is involved in their care to some degree, it pales in… Read More »
How To Tell People You’re Getting Divorced
You and your spouse have decided to divorce. You’ve told the kids, but now you should probably tell friends and other family members. Maybe you should tell your neighbors and the kids’ teachers as well. Your co-workers should probably know as well. So how do you navigate this? Is there some sort of script… Read More »
Rebuilding Your Credit After Divorce
Nobody wants to see their marriage end, but sometimes it happens. When it does, it’s a major event that affects your life in many ways. You may have to find a new home or get another job. You’ll have to share custody of the kids. Life is no longer the same, especially when it… Read More »
What Not To Do During A Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, you know how frustrating the process can be. It’s so expensive and if you make one mistake, it can be even more costly. Therefore, you need to know how to do your divorce the right way. Your lawyer may tell you the things you should be doing. There… Read More »
Physical And Mental Effects Of Divorce
Marriage is supposed to be a great thing, but it can cause a lot of effects. When things aren’t going so great, staying married can be depressing. You may feel sad or angry a lot of the time. However, you may have heard horror stories about divorce. Divorce has long-term effects and is often… Read More »
Why People Stay In Verbally Abusive Relationships
It’s pretty easy to know the signs of physical abuse in a marriage. Your spouse may hit, push, slap, or kick you. They may throw things at you or threaten you with weapons. But when it comes to verbal abuse, things aren’t always so clear. Physical abuse is seen as the gold standard for… Read More »
When Your Ex Remarries
You thought you wanted to spend the rest of your life with your spouse but things changed. You are now divorced. You’re still living the single life but you find out that your ex is getting remarried. Honestly, you’re feeling a little crushed. You thought you would spend your life with this person and… Read More »
Can Marriages Last When The Woman Is Older?
It seems so easy for men to have relationships with much younger women. Celebrities have no trouble parading around town with a different woman on their arm every week. But what if a woman wants a relationship with a younger man? There’s definitely more of a social stigma involved. There will be judgments and… Read More »