Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Marriage Hurdles That Lead to Divorce
Marriage is supposed to be a safe relationship, where you feel comfortable with your partner and have a deep connection with them. However, not all married people feel this way. Being married to someone is hard. Your whole life is enmeshed in this one person and it’s not always a happy experience. Life changes…. Read More »
Divorces Spike in Early Spring, Late Summer
Divorce lawyers are taking a little break right now. No, they’re not vacationing on an island. They’re just preparing for the wave of divorce filings that will likely hit their offices in a couple months’ time. While January is known as “Divorce Month” because many couples tend to call it quits after the holidays,… Read More »
Trucking Company Exec Accused of Ponzi Scheme
Companies do not always do the right thing. Sometimes they waste the money of others, poorly investing it with promises that it will someday be returned. A South Florida trucking executive was recently sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $100 million. In… Read More »
Security Deposits in Florida Real Estate
When a person decides to rent a property in Florida, they not only have to pay rent but also a security deposit. A security deposit is often a source of conflict, as these amounts can often be very high (as much as two months’ rent) and in many cases, the tenant never gets their… Read More »
Will Your Spouse Be a Nightmare to Divorce? Here Are the Signs
No matter what happens, a divorce is never what you would call easy. Even if you and your spouse decide on an amicable divorce, there will be still be negative emotions about the whole deal. Plus, you will still have to start over, which could mean changing your life in multiple ways. Then there… Read More »
Divorcing With an Infant
The best time to divorce is when you don’t have children. Kids definitely make a split more complicated. Many people assume that things are different when you have an infant. A baby isn’t going to care if you divorce their father, right? You may think babies don’t have to experience the stress of their… Read More »
Should You Stay Friends With Your Ex After Divorce?
After a divorce, you may wonder if and how you should continue a relationship with your spouse. Although you probably don’t want to be romantically involved with them again (although many couples do remarry each other after a divorce), should you still be friends? Or should you sever ties altogether? There is not a… Read More »
Married to a Narcissist? Here’s How to Leave Them
Many people don’t realize they are married to narcissists until they have been married for many years. Their spouse may show their true colors and become self-centered. They may not even act like they care about you anymore. Narcissists are good at manipulating their victims. They gaslight and control them. They make their victims… Read More »
What is a Silent Divorce?
No two divorces are alike. Couples end their marriages in different ways. For some, it’s a huge blowup with a lot of drama and anger involved. For others, it’s a joint decision that’s amicable. Some couples decide to end things quietly. They may continue to live together and raise their kids jointly, but they’re… Read More »
Relationship Burnout: Is Divorce the Next Step?
Relationships are hard to maintain. Marriages can be especially difficult because there are many elements involved, from shared finances to children to communication struggles. Today’s society wants us to be entertained all the time. We lead busy lives with crazy schedules. Couples are becoming more and more stressed out and exhausted with all the… Read More »