Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Ghosted by Friends After a Divorce? Here’s How to Cope
When you divorce, you need all the support you can get. However, if you’re counting on your family and friends to be there for you, you may be disappointed. People can be weird when it comes to divorce. They don’t always know how to react. They may assume you need space, so they may… Read More »
How Divorce Can Change Your Life for the Better
Divorce is not as taboo as it used to be. In some religions and communities, divorce may still be seen as dishonorable. Despite this, thousands of marriages end in the United States every year. Going through the divorce process is not an easy task, even when the split is amicable. While divorce can affect… Read More »
How You May Be Sabotaging Your Marriage
If you are struggling with achieving a happy relationship, there could be various factors involved. But there’s one you’re probably overlooking: you. It’s not uncommon for people to subconsciously say and do things that sabotage your marriage. People feel vulnerable and in an effort to protect themselves, they may expect too much from their… Read More »
How to Talk to Someone Who Has a Problem
Marriage is no fairytale. Yes, there will be happy times, especially in the beginning. However, as the years go on, people tend to change. They may develop an addiction or mental health issue. Some develop behaviors that threaten their marriages, such as impulsive spending. When this happens, you may walk on eggshells when around… Read More »
A Look at Estate Planning Disasters
Leaving money to the cats. Lost-long uncles stealing insurance policies. Random wills written in pencil found all over the house. These are nightmare estate planning situations that may sound like they’re from a movie, but they have actually happened in real life. Unfortunately, estate planning attorneys say this stuff happens all the time. When… Read More »
Couple Arrested in Arizona After Defrauding Hundreds in Florida
When you own a company and sign a contract with customers, you need to abide by the term of the contract. When you don’t, this is considered a breach of contract and can even constitute fraud. The owners of a pool construction company in Melbourne have been arrested in Arizona. The couple allegedly defrauded… Read More »
How Neuroticism Leads to Divorce
In a healthy marriage, the couple works together to deal with everyday life as well as significant life events such as having children, dealing with job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one. Life can be tough and it’s always nice to have someone on your side who can help alleviate the… Read More »
Name Change After Divorce
The process of divorce can be a tumultuous time filled with many procedures and legal actions. During this time, you will need to make many decisions. If you are a woman, one of these decisions may be about changing your name. As your marriage ends, you may not want to be connected to your… Read More »
Dealing With Depression After Divorce
It’s no lie that divorce is one of the most emotional events a person can go through, just behind the death of a loved one. Indeed, a divorce is the death of a marriage. Going through a divorce can be rough, especially after decades of marriage. Divorce can be especially rough on men. Most… Read More »
Housing Options After Divorce
Divorce can be scary in many ways. Your life will change dramatically and you’ll have to make a lot of hard decisions, such as where you will live. The marital home provides safety and security, but you and your ex cannot both live there after a divorce. One or both of you will need… Read More »