Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When You Need a Quick Divorce
If you are headed for divorce and want things to happen quickly, you may be happy to learn that the process can be expedited under certain circumstances. Typically there is a 30 day waiting period from the time the petition for divorce is filed, but most divorces take much longer than that to be… Read More »
Breaking the News to Adult Children: You’re Getting Divorced
You might imagine that telling your adult children about a pending divorce would not be too difficult. They are adults, after all. But the truth of the matter is that many adults simply cannot fathom their parents splitting up! You’ve been the constant their whole lives—and change at this point is every bit as… Read More »
Why Couples Split When They Get Older
Gray divorce: they are becoming more and more common. But why? Why would couples who’ve built a life together over a period of years—decades, even, decide to call it quits? While the details differ, there are generally just a handful of core reasons behind this decision. The End of a Marriage Couples of all… Read More »
On the Lookout for Hidden Assets in Divorce
If you’re headed for a divorce and you suspect your spouse will try to hide assets in order to avoid giving you your fair share, you really need a knowledgeable and hard-hitting divorce attorney fighting on your behalf. An attorney with the right knowhow will proceed to inform your spouse of the exact consequences… Read More »
Social Security Options for Older Divorcees
The economic well-being of older single women has been a concern among policymakers in this country for quite some time, in particular because women who are divorced are at significantly greater risk of experiencing poverty than widows and other older Americans. The fact is, one in five women over the age of 65 who… Read More »
When Big Divorce Decisions are Urgent
Divorce can be complicated. Sometimes they can drag on for months, or even years. That can make it difficult to start building a new life. To help individuals manage that time period during which divorce litigation is pending, the court can utilize what’s called pendente lite or pendente lis orders– temporary orders to deal… Read More »
The Past—and Potential Future—of No-Fault Divorce
It was 1969 when then-governor Ronald Reagan of California signed the first provisions for no-fault divorce into law. Previously, one partner was required to prove that the other was guilty of some sort of intolerable behavior that warranted—in the eyes of the state—a split. While every state had its own standards, they generally included… Read More »
Divorcing Over Politics
Remember the old adage—It’s impolite to discuss politics or religion in mixed company? Apparently, that’s true even if you’re married. It seems the passions associated with the topics—politics in particular for our purposes—can lead to some pretty hard feelings, and can even destabilize an otherwise good relationship and lead to divorce. In fact, divorcing… Read More »
Legal Separation in Missouri
If you really want to start a new life without your spouse but are prevented from getting a divorce due to religious, financial, or insurance reasons, there is another possibility short of divorce that you may want to consider: a legal separation. Exploring the Alternative For people who have unique reasons that they wish… Read More »
Adult Children’s Response to Their Parents’ Divorce
As more and more people over the age of 50 find themselves getting divorced, many are finding that relationships among adult children can get pretty complicated. What’s going on that makes gray divorce so complicated, and what can be done to mitigate the issues? Gray Divorce on the Rise In a single decade, the… Read More »
