Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What To Do When A Co-Parent Is Bad Mouthing You
Not all divorces end amicably, and a contentious divorce can be even more stressful when children are involved. It is important that you never speak poorly about the other parent in front of your child, but it is never guaranteed that the other parent will do the same. What should you do if you… Read More »
Are Lottery Winnings Considered Marital Property?
One of the more famous divorce cases in recent years in Florida involves lottery winnings. A couple had been separated for years but not formally divorced, and when one spouse won hundreds of thousands of dollars in the lottery he vanished to avoid paying his spouse her share of the winnings in a formal… Read More »
Florida Cohabitation Agreements
Many couples in Florida live together in a relationship without getting married. Unfortunately, these couples are not provided the legal protections of married couples, but the creation of a cohabitation agreement can establish rights and responsibilities for each person in the relationship that provides security and comfort now as well as into the future…. Read More »
How Do Mental Health Issues Impact Child Custody?
Tens of millions of people are affected by mental health issues across the United States. In Florida, mental health matters have the potential to impact multiple areas of a divorce, including child custody and visitation. If you are interested in learning more about how the mental health of you or the other parent could… Read More »
Elements Of A Florida Parenting Plan
Whenever children are involved in a Florida divorce or paternity case the court requires that the parents submit a parenting plan for approval. Florida statutes provide the minimum elements that must be present in every parenting plan before a judge will approve it, and at the law office of Blair H. Chan, III our… Read More »
What Is The 10/10 Rule In Military Divorce?
Filing for divorce is never easy, but there are additional complications when one spouse is a military serviceperson. One such complication can be the application of the 10/10 rule when it comes to retirement pay. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III in Tampa Bay, our dedicated office of legal professionals is… Read More »
How To Find The Right Florida Divorce Lawyer
Filing for divorce is never an easy experience, but hiring the right Florida divorce attorney for the job can ensure that you walk away with the settlement that you need in order to start again. It can be difficult to know where to start in the search for the right divorce lawyer, but at… Read More »
Why You Need A Lawyer For A Child Custody Matter
Child custody issues are some of the most emotional and stressful issues to navigate as a parent. While you may think that you can handle a child custody matter on your own, hiring an experienced lawyer to handle the case is one of the best things that you can do for yourself and your… Read More »
Virtual Visitation In Florida
Living apart from your child can be difficult, and for parents that share custody of a child after a divorce this issue can be exacerbated if one parent relocates, or the custody arrangement results in spending significant amounts of time apart. With the advent of new communication methods and technology, Florida is one of… Read More »
Unique Items Of Separate Property
Florida is an equitable distribution state when it comes to dividing property in a divorce. This means that all property owned separately prior to the marriage goes back to that spouse, and anything acquired during the course of the marriage is split equitably between spouses. However, some unique items are considered separate property even… Read More »
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