Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Downsizing After Divorce
After a divorce, one of the biggest issues you will face is money. Your assets will be split in a divorce, which means that you may be facing financial difficulties after a split. You may not be able to afford the lifestyle you once enjoyed. Because of this, you should expect to downsize after… Read More »
How to Maintain Your Credit During a Divorce
In a divorce, people are often worried about things such as money and children. They may wonder where they will live. While these are all valid concerns, another thing you should think about is your credit score. You probably have a mortgage and credit cards. You may have other joint accounts. When you end… Read More »
How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce
In a divorce, all assets are subject to split—even businesses. Splitting up a business can be a complicated proposition. When your marriage ends, it could end your business as well if you’re not careful. That’s why you need to take the appropriate steps to protect your business now—even if you’re not considering divorce. But… Read More »
Florida Father Almost Loses Driver’s License in Child Support Error
Child support is ordered by the court to ensure parents take care of their minor children through monthly payments. The court-ordered amount is based on income, parenting time and number of children. Child support is a financial obligation that must be paid on time. When a parent dodges this responsibility, they can face serious… Read More »
HOA Disputes Over Signs
The United States has seen its share of issues this year, from the coronavirus to racial tension to political drama. Many people like to express their feelings through signs. Many people have signs in their yards proclaiming their political views as well as stances on controversial issues. While this practice is OK in many… Read More »
How A Contract Can Help Freelancers Avoid Disputes
Many people enjoy the freelance life. It allows them to work on their schedule and take on the projects they want to work on. Many work with multiple clients and get paid decent money. Unless they don’t. Freelancers are notorious for not getting paid and getting treated poorly by clients. There is a lot… Read More »
Starting New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
Dealing with the holidays can be a complicated situation after a divorce, especially if there are children involved. Which parent will they spend Thanksgiving with? What will we do about Christmas? While the holidays should be making you feel merry, it’s normal for those who are divorced to feel gloomy and sad as November… Read More »
Legal vs. Physical Child Custody
If you are divorced with children, you may be aware of several types of child custody. There is sole custody, which means one parent gets custody of the kids, while joint custody means both parents share custody. There are also a couple subcategories: legal custody and physical custody. But what do these terms mean… Read More »
Preventing Divorce After Unplanned Pregnancy
Many people are excited to welcome a new baby into their family. Others, not so much. Children are a huge responsibility and often don’t fit into the lives of people who are attending school or working several jobs to survive. In 2008, most pregnancies in the United States (51%) were unplanned. In 2011, that… Read More »
How to Forgive Your Ex-Spouse
Many people have trouble moving on after a divorce. They were so hurt by their ex-spouse’s behavior that maybe they sought revenge. Maybe they still badmouth their ex to their friends. They might even say mean things about the person in front of the children. A divorce can be an emotionally painful time. Many… Read More »