Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Now Gives Equal Treatment to Mothers and Fathers for Time-Sharing
For many years, family courts across the United States assumed that it was in the child’s best interest to spend more time with the mother after a divorce. Slowly but sure, this philosophy is changing. Many states are creating clear legislation that prohibits family courts from giving special treatment to either parent. This means… Read More »
Florida Now Provides More Ways to End Your Alimony
A divorce can have a real financial impact on many spouses, and alimony is one of the many burdens that you may be dealing with as you approach post-divorce life. Some might argue that the entire concept of alimony is archaic, as it dates back to a time when women were literally banned from… Read More »
Alimony Changes in Florida That You Need to Be Aware Of
Alimony in Florida is confusing enough for divorcing spouses. But with recent changes to this system in the Sunshine State, spouses today face even more challenges as they attempt to wrap their heads around alimony. This is especially true when you consider the fact that online articles that explain alimony in Florida may now… Read More »
Can Rehabilitative Alimony Pay for a College Degree in Florida?
Rehabilitative alimony in Florida is a temporary form of spousal support that will become increasingly common as the state phases out long-term and permanent alimony. As the name suggests, this type of alimony is intended to rehabilitate the dependent spouse – guiding them toward a sense of financial security and independence. But can rehabilitative… Read More »
“Gender-Affirming Treatments for Children” Continue to Cause Custody Issues in Florida
Parents in Florida may have wildly different views on transgenderism and gender-affirming treatments. If two parents do not agree on how this issue should be approached in regard to their own children, serious custody issues may arise. Florida has taken concrete steps with new legislation that allows certain custody decisions to be made in… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Rehabilitative And Bridge-The-Gap Alimony In Florida?
There are many different types of alimony in Florida, and two of the most common are “bridge-the-gap,” and “rehabilitative.” Both may become even more common in the coming years as Florida strives to end permanent alimony and make this form of spousal support even more restrictive. For the average person, it can be difficult… Read More »
How Do Divorce Settlements In Florida Work?
Whether you’ve been researching this topic online or speaking with friends and family, you may have heard that a negotiated divorce settlement is the best option. Although each divorce is different, there are many reasons why this might be true for your specific situation. Negotiating with your spouse outside of court is generally fast,… Read More »
What If Me And My Ex Can’t Decide On A Child Time Sharing Schedule?
One of the most important parts of child custody in Florida is creating a time sharing schedule. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious disagreements between parents. Almost inevitably, one parent will end up spending a little more time with the kids than the other. Who takes the kids on the weekends? Who takes the… Read More »
Will Cash Gifts Affect Alimony In Florida?
People have been giving each other cash gifts for hundreds of years. People may receive cash gifts for a number of reasons, including weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and many others. In addition, some people use cash gifts for tax avoidance. But how might cash gifts affect alimony in Florida? There might be a greater… Read More »
Amicable Divorce Vs. No-Fault Divorce: What’s The Difference?
Generally speaking, most spouses prefer to deal with their divorces in an amicable fashion. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. But wait a second… Isn’t Florida a “no-fault” divorce state? Doesn’t this mean that all divorces in Florida are “amicable?” Not exactly. The terms “no-fault” and “amicable” may seem similar at first, but they are… Read More »