Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Special Needs Children and Custody
Divorces always involve emotional and financial challenges. However, when a special needs child is involved in a divorce, both child custody and child support issues can become even more complex. Children with special emotional and physical needs oftentimes require additional care, support, classes, therapy or medical treatment than other children their same age. Therefore,… Read More »
Engagement Rings
Breaking up is hard to do. It is even harder if two people were engaged and preparing for a wedding and the joy of living their lives together. Unfortunately, people do split after becoming engaged and realize that they do not want to spend the rest of their life with the other person. If… Read More »
Child Support Answers
If you are going through a divorce, or have already been ordered by a court to pay child support, you may have questions regarding your rights and responsibilities. Child support is typically awarded because one parent has more custody than the other, and therefore needs more financial support from the other parent. A court… Read More »
How to Have an Amicable Divorce
Divorces are never pleasant experiences and are typically filled with conflicting and overwhelming emotions. The Centers for Disease Control reports that one-fifth of first marriages will end in divorce in the first 5 years. If you are going through the process of a divorce or considering a divorce, making the decision to have a… Read More »
Should You File for Bankruptcy or Divorce First?
Financial challenges typically accompany a divorce. Oftentimes, if money is not a major issue in the marriage, it can become one as couples head towards divorce. If you are considering filing for divorce, you may wonder whether you should file for bankruptcy or divorce first. Understanding how both the divorce and bankruptcy process works… Read More »
Steps Before You Ask For A Divorce
Statistics show that almost 800,000 marriages end in divorce each year, but that does not make it less stressful or overwhelming. During the time leading up to divorce can be important and impact the entire divorce process. While divorce is never pleasant for any party involved, taking these steps before you ask for a… Read More »
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem
If you have minor children and are going through a divorce in the state of Georgia, there is a possibility that if you can not reach a consensus regarding child custody that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem. A court appoints a guardian ad litem to act in the best interests of… Read More »
Common Mistakes Made in Divorce
If you are headed for divorce, you may be wondering what to do and how to do it. Take some guidance from the information below about common mistakes made in divorce and how to avoid them. Not Following Court Orders Court orders are orders for a reason. Not doing what your divorce judge told… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about Prenuptial Agreements
If you are considering marriage, you may also be considering whether or not you’d like to have a prenuptial agreement in place. Read below for some frequently asked questions about prenuptial agreements. What Are Some Common Features of a Prenup? There are several common clauses in a prenuptial agreement. First, there may be property… Read More »
Child Custody: Frequently Asked Questions
If you are preparing for a divorce or separation and you have children in common with your ex-spouse, you may have questions about child custody. Consider these common questions regarding child custody as well as their answers below. What Is “Reasonable Visitation”? Reasonable visitation is simply a term that means exactly what it says-… Read More »
