Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Value The Marital Home In A Florida Divorce?
Valuing the marital home can become one of the most complicated and contested issues in a Florida divorce. You can contact our Orlando property division attorneys at Greater Orlando Family Law to help you accurately value your marital home and ensure a favorable outcome in your divorce case. How to value the marital home?… Read More »
How To Save Money During A Florida Divorce?
Nearly everyone who is contemplating ending their marriage wants to know how to cut the cost of their divorce. While a divorce can be quite costly, there are seven ways to save money during a Florida divorce. Talk to an experienced Orlando divorce attorney to understand how you can reduce the cost of your… Read More »
What Will I Be Asked During a Divorce Deposition?
If you are going through a divorce in Florida and you find out that you must attend a deposition, you may be concerned about what will happen during a divorce deposition. Today, we will discuss everything you need to know about attending a deposition during a Florida divorce and help you understand the kind… Read More »
What Happens During an Initial Consultation with an Orlando Divorce Attorney?
If you are considering filing for divorce or are already going through one, you may have googled an Orlando divorce attorney to get legal advice. Consulting with an attorney is essential to understand your rights and be able to make an informed decision. When looking through attorneys’ websites, you might have noticed that most… Read More »
How Do I Tell My Partner I Want a Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup)?
Telling your soon-to-be-spouse that you want a prenuptial agreement (prenup) may sound like the most disheartening thing you can say to your partner before the wedding. However, if you truly want to protect your personal property and take advantage of other benefits of a prenuptial agreement, you will need to have that conversation sooner… Read More »
What Are Florida’s Rules for Service of Process When Serving Divorce Papers?
If you or your spouse want to file for a divorce, you may be confused about Florida’s service of process rules. Our state has strict rules for service of process to ensure that the respondent spouse is given proper notice of the pending divorce action. Whether you are the petitioner or respondent spouse, it… Read More »
What’s the Right of First Refusal in Florida Parenting Plans?
Many divorced parents who create a parenting plan are confused about the so-called “right of first refusal” provision. What is the right of first refusal, and what role does it play in parenting plans? What’s the right of first refusal? The right of first refusal is often included in parenting plans signed by divorced… Read More »
What Happens if My Spouse Dies in the Middle of Our Divorce?
Getting divorced can be a time-consuming and stressful process. In some cases, it takes months or even years to resolve a divorce case, especially if there are many contested issues. But what happens if your spouse dies in the middle of your divorce? What to do if my spouse dies before our divorce case… Read More »
Can I Request a Psychological Evaluation of My Ex-Spouse?
If you are concerned over your former spouse’s mental health during divorce proceedings, you may wonder whether you can request a psychological evaluation of your ex-partner. Mental health concerns in child custody cases It is common for child custody disputes to involve one parent questioning the other parent’s mental stability. Cases involving psychological evaluations… Read More »
When is Supervised Visitation Necessary in Florida’s Custody Cases?
Supervised visitation is when a non-custodial parent is only allowed to visit with the child when supervised by another individual, usually a family member or social worker. Many people do not understand the difference between supervised visitation and supervised exchanges. Supervised exchanges are ordered by the court to prevent high-conflict interactions between the two… Read More »