Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Six Stages of Marriage
The media tends to portray marriage as a fairy tale with a happy ending, but that is hardly ever the case. Sure, many couples stay together until death do them part, but many don’t. Their marriage goes through various stages. There are smooth parts and then there are bumpy rides. Sometimes you and your… Read More »
Can Counseling Save My Marriage?
Marriage is tough. It’s supposed to be a partnership where two people work together toward common goals. It’s an institution where the parties grow, both individually and as a couple. But this doesn’t always happen. Maintaining a relationship is not easy and often requires a little (or a lot of) help. That’s where counseling… Read More »
How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
Going through a divorce is bad enough for adults. If you have children, imagine how they must feel. They may not know all the details about why their parents are splitting up, but it’s no doubt causing them emotional distress. Their lives are about to be upended. Your children likely have a lot of… Read More »
Can an Age Gap Marriage Work?
In many couples, the spouses are similar in age. They may be the exact same age or just a few years apart. While this is typically the norm, there are some exceptions. Some spouses have large age gaps (10 years or more). These are often called May-December romances. Sometimes they last a long time,… Read More »
People’s Trust Suing Homeowners After Hurricane Ian
Homeowners buy insurance to protect their homes. But sometimes insurers will go to great lengths to avoid paying our claims. This recently happened to numerous homeowners in Florida. Insurance company People’s Trust claims its customers broke policies by repairing their own homes after Hurricane Ian hit the state. This is a situation in which… Read More »
WWE, Panini Sever Ties Over Breach of Contract
Companies can go into contracts with each other and end up in disputes over various things. This can lead to lawsuits, breach of contract, fines, and other issues. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and trading card manufacturer Panini have recently ended a two-year legal dispute. The two companies have reached an agreement and are dismissing… Read More »
Navigating the Holidays With Children After Divorce
Divorce can be tricky when children are involved. Things get especially complicated around the holidays, when both parents typically want to spend as much time with the kids as possible. Both want the kids on Christmas, New Year’s Day, and everything in between. The kids are being pulled in many directions. This can lead… Read More »
Why Are So Many Celebrities Getting Divorced?
When celebrities get divorced, is it really a shock? Maybe for some fans. Many truly believe their favorite stars will stay together forever. Then there are those who couldn’t care less if a celebrity gets divorced and actually expect it to happen. But when multiple high-profile celebrities get divorced at roughly the same time,… Read More »
Splitting Child Custody Over the Holidays
Believe it or not, time is flying and the holidays are fast approaching. This can be an exciting time of year for many people. Families get together. People pig out on turkey and watch football. Kids decorate Christmas trees and wait for Santa. But for divorced parents, the holidays can be a stressful time… Read More »
What is Marital Abandonment?
In the dating world, there is the phenomenon of “ghosting,” in which a person goes on a date with someone and then never hears from them again, despite multiple attempts at communication. Many people resort to ghosting because they don’t have good communication skills and they just want a clean break from the other… Read More »