Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Child Custody: Developing Parenting Plans For Toddlers
Co-parenting a toddler after a Florida divorce certainly carries its challenges, but it is understandable that both want to be fully involved with raising the child. From 18 months to 3 years old, children undergo rapid emotional, physical, and mental development, and you do not want to miss a thing. However, even when parents… Read More »
Overview Of Florida’s Income Shares Model For Child Support
You may know that both parents are responsible for the financial support of minor children during divorce and after the case concludes. However, you might not be aware of how the amount is calculated, and that there are multiple approaches to determining how much each parent will pay. The most common method is the… Read More »
Three Pillars Of Florida Estate Planning
Despite the fact that more than half of Americans consider estate planning to be at least somewhat important, statistics indicate that many are lagging behind when it comes to taking action. According to an annual survey conducted by Caring.com, just 33 percent of adults have a will or living trust in 2022. Though the… Read More »
Reasons To Consider Changing Your Florida Will
You get a great sense of accomplishment when you work with your Florida estate planning attorney to prepare and execute your Last Will and Testament. Your will is one of the most important cornerstones of your legacy when you pass, and it may work in conjunction with a living trust or other documents. However,… Read More »
Who Can File For A Domestic Violence Injunction In Florida?
When you hear stories about domestic violence on the news or even through people you know, the most common scenario is cases involving marital partners. The petitioner may file for a restraining order against his or her spouse as respondent, and ex-spouses are often parties. However, Florida’s statute on domestic violence injunctions recognizes that… Read More »
4 Things To Know About Seeking Alimony In A Florida Divorce Case
Alimony can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce case, in part because a paying spouse often doesn’t want to pay at all, or the same amount or the period of time. Additionally, unlike child support, while there are guidelines, there is not a specific formula meaning different judges can result… Read More »
How To Prepare For Child Custody Mediation
If you are a parent involved in a Florida child custody case, the court will likely order mediation to resolve any disputes that you have not already worked out by agreement. The process is official in the sense that you can make legally binding decisions; however, it is informal as compared to a trial… Read More »
Overview Of Florida Probate Laws On Summary Administration
Probate is the legal process of winding up a deceased person’s final affairs, so you may be familiar with traditional court proceedings for addressing the will or intestacy laws. However, there is another process for estate administration that may be an option to consider in two contexts. The Florida probate code section on summary… Read More »
What Factors Affect Property Division In A Florida Divorce?
Property division is an issue that almost all parties will need to address when going through the Florida divorce process, and you may be familiar with the basics. Unlike a handful of other US states that apply a community property approach, Florida divorce laws require equitable distribution of all marital property. As such, property… Read More »
Do NOT Overlook Key Provisions When Creating A Florida Living Trust
Like most people considering options for estate planning, you certainly want to know more about the role that trusts can play for protecting your legacy. It is wise to understand how they work and the purposes they serve, but these factors can vary widely with the different types of trusts available under Florida law…. Read More »
