Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Probate: A Process That Costs Money and Time
Death is something that will happen to all of us, but not many of us are prepared for it. Some of us have estate plans in place. Many people have wills in place, but in the grand scheme of things, a will is not enough. For anyone who has assets, a trust is needed…. Read More »
HOA Fees Triple for Winter Park Woods
Homeowner’s associations (HOAs) are looked at negatively for many reasons. These associations tend to charge high monthly fees and control pretty much everything homeowners do. One HOA has left its residents in a state of panic after tripling its HOA fees. Some residents at Winter Park Woods, a condo complex 20 minutes away from… Read More »
Bradenton Business Owner Faces Felony Fraud Charges
When a consumer gives money to a contractor or business owner to purchase products and services, they expect to get what they pay for. However, this does not always happen. Business owners can be shady. They may use money for non-business expenses and fail to deliver on their promises. The owner of Gulf View… Read More »
3 Types of Modern Marriage to Consider
Many couples marry with the goal of being together forever — until death does them part. However, some couples are taking a more modern look at marriage and adjusting it to fit their needs. Because single people are often looked at negatively in certain areas and cultures, they often get married because of the… Read More »
Marriages more Likely to End When Wife is Ill
Your marriage vows stated that you and your spouse would stay married “in sickness and in health.” But will that really happen? Not if the woman is sick, according to statistics. Researchers investigated this vow and found that marriages are about seven times more likely to end when the wife becomes seriously ill than… Read More »
Reasons Married Couples Stay Together When They Shouldn’t
Marriage is supposed to last forever. Your wedding vows say “until death do you part.” A lot of people take these vows seriously and do what they can to keep their marriage together. However, marriage can be difficult, especially when only one person is putting in the effort. Even though they should probably leave… Read More »