Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips For Long-Distance Co-Parenting In Florida
In an ideal world, parents would live close enough to each other after a divorce that children have an easy time transitioning between households for the parenting schedule. Due to employment, family commitments, or other personal reasons, parents could live several hours and/or a plane ride apart. This creates challenges for when trying to… Read More »
Overcoming Challenges With Using Florida Powers Of Attorney
When you think or talk about powers of attorney in Florida estate planning, it is usually in the context of the benefits for the person creating it. An article published by AARP discusses the most important advantage, which is having someone to step into your shoes and manage your property if you become incapacitated…. Read More »
How To Handle Creditor Claims In Florida Probate Cases
There is a common misconception that a person’s debts will just go away when they pass on, but this is a myth under the collection laws in Florida and all other US states. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau points out that a person’s legal and financial obligations shift to the estate at death, just… Read More »
Florida Child Support Terms Parents Need To Know
If you are a parent going through a divorce or paternity case in Florida, you probably already know some of the basics about child support. The child support statute recognizes that both parents have a duty to support. Generally, the parent with the most timesharing will receive child support from the other co-parent. However,… Read More »
3 Ways To Improve Your Florida Estate Plan Today
It was a wise decision if you already created an estate plan, as you know that these documents are essential to protect your legacy, provide guidance for incapacity, and make things easier on loved ones at your death. Unfortunately, not as many people have not taken the steps with estate planning. According to the… Read More »
Do I Have To Accept The Outcome In Florida Divorce Mediation?
If you are going through divorce in Florida and are in dispute over certain issues, you can expect that court-ordered mediation will be part of the process. During mediation, the parties work through disagreements with the guidance from a trained mediator who helps them overcome communication challenges. You might be ambivalent about participating or… Read More »
What To Look For When Researching Memory Care Facilities In Florida
When you have a close relationship with an elderly family member or loved one, you notice the changes that come with age. You may even observe issues with memory, which raises concerns about dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other mental decline. As difficult as it may be to admit, there may come a time to… Read More »
Questions To Expect From Children When Going Through A Florida Divorce
Divorce is tough on the entire family, so you are no doubt concerned about how the process will affect children of any age. The good news is that kids are resilient, and there are many ways to make them feel that they have a support system in place. Some important tips include respecting their… Read More »
4 Reasons Even Non-Millionaires Should Consider A Trust In Estate Planning
It is the most common reason that people use to justify not creating a trust as part of their estate planning, so there is a good chance you have either heard the excuse or even stated it yourself: A lack of wealth. Approximately 1 in 3 respondents to a survey conducted by Caring.org stated… Read More »
Tips When Working With A Guardian Ad Litem In A Florida Family Law Case
Children deserve special protections whenever they are the subject of a legal proceeding affecting their care, comfort, and best interests. Judges have a legal obligation to consider the best interests of the child(ren) and how they will be cared for going forward. However, as much as they would like to dedicate individual attention, they… Read More »
