Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Living Together After Divorce
When couples divorce, one party typically moves out of the marital home, while the other one stays. After all, why would a couple continue to live together when there is so much tension? The truth is that many couples continue living together even after the divorce process has been initiated. They may do this… Read More »
Co-Parenting at Christmas: A Guide for Divorced Parents
Christmas: the most wonderful time of the year. Or so the media tells us. For many people, the holiday season is in fact fun and magical. For others, though, it can bring about anger, sadness, and bitterness. This is especially true for divorced parents who cannot agree on child custody and visitation. The holidays… Read More »
Biggest Lies That Destroy a Marriage
Nobody wants a partner who lies. Honesty is something that most people cherish in a relationship. But you need to know that not all lies are obvious. Spouses may lie about what they’re doing or who they’re with. But even the most subtle lies can erode a marriage and cause negative feelings over time…. Read More »
Should You Mention Your Divorce on LinkedIn?
In the past, there was a stigma attached to divorce. Nobody wanted to discuss it. People who were going through a divorce kept it quiet and often struggled in silence. That is no longer the case. We are now in the 21st century, where it seems as though all aspects of a person’s life… Read More »
Common Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Landlords and tenants often do not get along. Many landlords think their tenants are messy or demanding. Tenants may think their landlords are greedy and unwilling to fix their problems. Misunderstandings and failure to abide by lease terms often lead to disputes. When tenants and landlords cannot agree, things can get tense. Shootings and… Read More »
Florida Woman Fights to Save Home After Misunderstanding Contract
When you’re in your 90s, you shouldn’t have to worry about much. Your focus should be living out the rest of your life in peace and happiness. This isn’t the case for one Florida woman though. She’s in a huge legal battle over her home after she signed a real estate contract without fully… Read More »
The Final Straw That Led to Divorce
Sadly, marriages don’t always last forever. They can end for a number of reasons. Many of those who are married will put up with a lot of drama from their partner. They try hard to make things work. They may go to counseling or take on additional work to get paid bills and make… Read More »
The Silver Linings of Divorce
Besides a death, a divorce is probably the most emotional event a person can go through. Ending a marriage comes with a lot of negative feelings and it can be overwhelming. However, a divorce is not all doom and gloom. If your marriage is suffering badly, a divorce can help you be free from… Read More »
Too Scared to Divorce? How to Handle Your Fears
Love tends to wane over time. There’s the infamous seven-year itch and the empty nest years, when the kids move out and the spouses are stuck putting up with each other. Dealing with waning love can be frustrating. You may not want to stay, but you also may not be willing to leave your… Read More »
Why 50/50 Child Custody Isn’t Always Best
When parents get divorced, there is a lot of talk about joint custody and how it’s best for the child. That’s because the child gets equal access to both parents. Is that always a good thing? While 50/50 custody and split living arrangements work well for many children, not all benefit from it. The… Read More »