Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Exploring Florida Parenting Plans
Sometimes, parents are unable to agree about important details regarding their child. Parenting plans can help parents come to an agreement about some of these details in order to ensure that their child’s best interests are met. The following article will provide some information regarding Florida parenting plans. What is a parenting plan? A… Read More »
12 Myths About Florida Child Custody And Support
If you are a parent in the state of Florida, you may have some preconceived notions regarding child custody and support. The following article will debunk some common myths regarding child custody in the state of Florida. Myth #1- Florida law requires parents to share parenting time equally (50/50). As of 2016, Florida no… Read More »
Is My Ex Guilty Of Voluntary Impoverishment By Refusing To Work Or Pay Child Support?
It is not uncommon for parents who were ordered to pay child support to come up with all kinds of ways to avoid paying. One of the ways is to refuse to work to stop paying child support. However, if the parent voluntarily quits their job or decreases their income to the point where… Read More »
Does Florida Allow Retroactive Child Support?
Florida courts may order child support when spouses who share children file for divorce. Prior to awarding child support, the court will look at each parents’ income and earning potential, among many other factors. If your ex-spouse was ordered to pay child support, you might wonder, “Can I ask the court for retroactive child… Read More »
Do I Need To File A Quitclaim Deed After A Florida Divorce?
If you have finalized your divorce, you should consider drafting a quitclaim deed with the help of an Orlando family law attorney. If the court issued a final divorce decree, the decree merely documents the manner in which you and your ex-spouse divide marital property and debts. The divorce decree itself does not actually… Read More »
Can You Use A Trust To Protect Your Assets In A Florida Divorce?
Most divorce-related disputes are related to the distribution of assets. It is not uncommon for spouses to disagree on who gets what and how assets should be handled following a divorce. But can you use a trust to protect your assets in a divorce and prevent your spouse from getting the assets held in… Read More »
How To Enforce An Alimony Order After A Florida Divorce
It is not uncommon for the dependent spouse to request alimony upon a Florida divorce. If the request for alimony is granted, the court will order the higher-earning spouse to make support payments to the other spouse while the divorce is pending and/or after the divorce is finalized. But what if your former spouse… Read More »
What To Do If My Ex-Spouse Is Not Using Visitation Time?
When a parenting plan details visitation time, both parties must adhere to the order. However, just because there is a custody order or parenting plan in place, it does not necessarily mean that both parties will follow it. But what if your former spouse fails or refuses to use visitation time or comply with… Read More »
Divorce Vs. Annulment Vs. Legal Separation: What’s The Difference?
Filing a petition for divorce can be a nerve-wracking and stressful thing to do. Many people mistakenly believe that filing for divorce is their only option to end the marriage. However, there are also two other options: an annulment and legal separation, though they are not available for every couple. Three Options to End… Read More »
What Is Considered Income In A Florida Divorce?
A calculation of spouses’ income plays a pivotal role in the divorce proceedings. However, many spouses are not sure what counts as “income” for the purposes of equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and other aspects of a Florida divorce. The amount of alimony and child support depends on each party’s income. That is why… Read More »