Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Does A Collaborative Divorce Work In Florida?
There are some divorces where everything can be solved in mediation or even between two spouses without the aid of an attorney. However, in many cases, resolving your disputes won’t come so quickly or simply. Traditionally, such divorces would end up before a judge in litigation. Litigated divorces are costly, time-consuming, and a matter… Read More »
What Should I Do If My Ex Refuses To Pay Child Support?
Florida law requires that all parents pay for the support of their children. During a divorce, child support is calculated based on the income of both parents. When one spouse refuses to pay child support or is delinquent in their child support payments, it can make things difficult for the spouse who is supposed… Read More »
The Role Of Forensic Accountants In A Collaborative Divorce
In divorce, issues related to the valuation of assets can cause significant problems for the spouses and be the source of contention. In a litigated divorce, each side hires its own forensic accountant and they provide dueling reports that are analyzed by the court to make key decisions. In a collaborative divorce, the parties… Read More »
Uncontested Divorces In Tampa, FL
There are many different types of divorces. If you’re reading this blog post, it’s likely because you want the fastest and simplest type of divorce available under Florida law. Under certain conditions, it is possible to get a simplified divorce which is the quickest and easiest way to get divorced in Florida. In this… Read More »
Analyzing Florida’s “Deadbeat Dad” Law
Child support is among the major factors that play into a Florida divorce. Each parent is responsible for the support of the children and when one parent fails to provide that support, it can be a major source of contention. Florida has specific laws that protect the rights of the parent who has to… Read More »
Understanding Mediation In A Florida Divorce
While divorce is often dramatized on television as a contentious process with courts and judges, it need not be that way in many cases. Mediation allows couples to settle their disputes in a private forum with an independent third-party mediator who acts as a negotiator. The couple can hammer out issues related to the… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Affidavits In A Florida Divorce
Litigation, in which a divorcing couple argues their case before a judge, may be the most visible form of divorce remediation thanks in large part to television dramas. However, in real life, it only makes up a small fraction of what divorce attorneys do. Other methods of remediation such as mediation or collaborative divorce… Read More »
What Is A Foreign Pickup Order In Child Custody Cases?
A pickup order is meant to secure the physical custody of a child from one party and then deliver the child to another party. In many cases, this happens without the parents coming into contact with one another. The child is dropped off at a neutral location, and the other parent picks them up… Read More »
Does A Florida Child Support Order Have A Statute Of Limitations?
Under the law, the term “statute of limitations” refers to a time period after which you may no longer file a lawsuit against another party. The time period will depend on the type of lawsuit being filed and the state in which the lawsuit is filed. For example, Florida’s statute of limitations for filing… Read More »
High Net Worth Couples And Collaborative Divorce
Some divorces are easily settled when the spouses can agree on all issues related to a divorce. Others are not so easy to settle when you cannot agree on issues related to child custody or financial distribution of the marital estate. Often both of these issues are contentious in a Tampa, FL divorce. You… Read More »
