Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Foreclosure Defense
A house is the biggest purchase that most people will ever buy. Buying a house can be exciting, but having to cough up enough money each month for the mortgage can be a challenge. This is especially true as COVID has ravaged businesses in the United States, leaving people unemployed. This lack of work… Read More »
How To Navigate The Probate Process
When a person dies, their assets may have to go through the probate process, depending on state law. This process involves validating the will, retitling the deceased person’s assets, paying debts, and distributing assets. While probate can be efficient for smaller estates, it is more often time-consuming and costly. In many cases, there are… Read More »
How A Lawyer Can Help You Get The Best Child Custody Outcome
When a couple with children divorce, they may think they can handle child custody matters themselves. They may want to save money, so they choose to proceed without a lawyer. Is this a good idea? Divorce lawyers tend to have a reputation for wanting to argue. However, studies show that divorcing parents who retain… Read More »
What To Avoid When Getting Divorced
If you’ve spent most of your adult life being married, the thought of a divorce may cause a lot of anxiety. What happens next? What do you do? Going through a divorce is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Therefore, in order to get the best outcome, you also want to focus on… Read More »
How To Ask For A Divorce
You’ve tried everything to make your marriage work, but you’re done and ready to move on. You’re ready for a divorce, but you’re not as ready to tell your spouse. It’s a huge announcement that will change both of your lives. You’ll need to do it tactfully. It’s a tough conversation that nobody wants… Read More »
Do Your Divorce Right: How To Reduce The Financial Impact
Many people dread the thought of divorce because of what it does to finances. Nobody really wins in a divorce. Sometimes people come out ahead, especially in high asset divorces, but that is the exception rather than the rule. By doing your divorce right, you can avoid getting caught up in insurmountable debt afterward…. Read More »
Tips For Co-Parenting
Hopefully you already have a plan in place to detail how the parents will spend time with the kids during the summer and holiday months. If not, here are some things you need to consider. Travel Plans People tend to go on vacation during the summer, so it’s possible that you or the other… Read More »
Common Errors During The Probate Process
Probate is a process that causes fear in many people. It is often a long and costly process that can result in many arguments among family members. In fact, probate often leads to disputes and litigation. There’s a good reason for that. Many people do not have a will, trust, or other estate plan… Read More »
How To Be A Good Father After Divorce
While many people have fond memories of their dads, many do not. They are often children of divorce who lived with their mothers and saw their fathers rarely, if at all. Maybe their fathers ended up in jail, suffered from substance abuse, struggled with mental illness, or just didn’t want anything to do with… Read More »
Common Real Estate Closing Issues
You may be excited to close on your house, until you receive notice that there has been an issue. There are many issues that can cause delays during the closing process. While they are not typically not the end of the world, they can be frustrating to deal with, especially if the problem is… Read More »