Author Archives: Jay Butchko
4 Situations When You Should Modify a Prenuptial Agreement in Florida
For engaged and married couples, signing a prenuptial agreement offers a level of comfort and assurance in knowing how their property and finances will be split up in the event of a divorce. A prenup can be a useful document for all couples, even those who have no plans to get divorced. A prenuptial… Read More »
Can You Modify a Child Custody Order Due to Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation is not an uncommon phenomenon in Florida’s child custody cases. While many parents are able to ignore their feeling of resentment toward their ex-spouse for the sake of their children, some parents turn their children against the other parent. Parental alienation occurs when a parent attempts to manipulate a child against the… Read More »
What Evidence Do You Need in Your Child Support Case in Florida?
Child support is one of the most complicated and contentious issues in a divorce. The amount of child support is based on guidelines defined in the Florida Statutes Section 0061.30. Florida law provides that both parents, married or not, are obligated to support their children financially. While it may seem that there is not… Read More »
How Can You Appeal a Divorce Judgment in the State of Florida?
In Florida, residents have a right to appeal criminal and civil court rulings, including a divorce judgment. However, state law sets forth specific limitations and procedures for appealing a final judgment of divorce in the State of Florida. If you are looking to appeal a divorce judgment in Florida, it is important to speak… Read More »
Will You Be Responsible for Your Spouse’s Credit Card Debt Following a Divorce?
As you may know, the marital assets and debts are divided between the partners in a divorce. In Florida, the division of assets and debts is subject to equitable distribution, which does not necessarily mean that you are entitled to 50% of the marital assets. Instead, Florida courts will consider a multitude of factors… Read More »
How Can You Enforce a Child Support Order if the Obligated Parent Lives in Another Country?
When the non-custodial parent lives in another country, it can be difficult to enforce a child support order if the parent refuses or fails to pay. However, there may be ways to make the obligated parent pay child support even if they are outside the United States. Enforcing International Child Support Orders The United… Read More »
Divorce with Children with Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know
If your child has a disability, the mere thought of divorce and division of parental responsibilities and duties may seem like a nightmare. If your child has a disability and requires special care and attention, there are a few things to consider before, during, and after a divorce in Florida. A divorce involving children… Read More »
Will Adultery Matter in Your Divorce Case in Florida?
Infidelity is responsible for up to 40% of divorces in the United States, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. If you are one of those whose marriage is headed for divorce because of your partner’s unfaithfulness, you may wonder how adultery may affect your divorce case in Florida. Since Florida is… Read More »
Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect After a Divorce
When you share custody with your former spouse, you may not control what happens when your ex spends time with your children. You are no longer living under the same roof, which means you cannot see how your ex-spouse treats your kids. Leaving your children alone with the other parent is risky when your… Read More »
Can You Be Punished for ‘Parental Kidnapping’ in Your Florida Child Custody Case?
Unfortunately, the term “parental kidnapping” is becoming more widespread in child custody cases in Florida. In some cases, divorced or separated parents can face legal consequences for parental kidnapping when they intentionally take their children away from the other parent without permission or court order. However, there are also situations in which a parent… Read More »