Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Hollywood Marriages That Are Uninspiring—To Say The Least
If you’re feeling like your marriage has lost the zippity-doo-dah it once had, you’re not alone. Plenty of people come to the point where they discover that marriage isn’t quite as exciting and fun as dating was, and marital bliss isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. For some, that realization comes pretty quickly…. Read More »
Virtual Visitation As Part Of Your Custody Agreement
Divorcing parents can find that maintaining a robust and healthy relationship with their children can be a challenge, especially for parents who live far away, travel extensively, or work hours that are incompatible with the children’s school and activity schedule. In Missouri, the courts favor shared custody agreements as the ideal, but recognize that… Read More »
Complications Of Visitation & Custody: Breastfeeding
Developing a family plan is never easy when couples divorce. Children are so precious to us that giving up any time or experiences with them can be heart-wrenching. For some couples, the whole thing gets even more complex because they are dealing with children young enough to be reliant on breast milk. Child’s Needs… Read More »
Gray Divorce
People over the age of 50 are getting divorced at double the rate they did in 1990. What gives? It seems empty nesters, who no longer feel the need to stay together for the sake of the family, are finding it easier to part ways these days, what with the stronger financial standing many… Read More »
Modification Of Missouri Spousal Support
If you’ve been divorced for a period of time and either pay or receive spousal support, it’s entirely possible that either your or your ex-spouse has undergone changes in financial status since the divorce occurred. With those changes, isn’t it reasonable that the alimony—sometimes referred to as spousal support—requirements change as well? Why is… Read More »
Why Men Have A Harder Time Recuperating From Divorce
Everyone knows that adapting to life after divorce can be difficult, but you may not realize that, according to research, adjustment is much more difficult for men than it is for women. The fact is, divorced men have more heart issues, battle with substance abuse, and die at younger ages than do divorced women…. Read More »
You’ve Been Arrested: Now What?
If you’ve just been arrested, you are likely feeling a mixture of emotions, ranging from fear and incredulity to shame and anger. What will this mean for the immediate and long-term future? Regardless of the circumstances, when you have an experienced and dogged criminal defense attorney by your side, the outcomes will likely be… Read More »
Are You Worried That Your Kids Are Not Safe With Your Ex?
You’ve gotten through a tough divorce, but the hard times are not behind you. That’s because you have been ordered by the court to share your children with their other parent—someone you believe is unfit for the job. Every time your kids head over there, you worry until you’re absolutely frazzled. What can you… Read More »
Don’t Make These Money Mistakes During And After Divorce
The costs associated with divorce can be overwhelming. While the median cost in the country is around $7,000 to cover attorney and court costs, it doesn’t take much for that number to balloon to something much less palatable. Sometimes people make additional rash mistakes during and after divorce that compound the financial stress of… Read More »
When Is It Time To Give Up On Your Marriage?
Anyone who’s married can tell you: it’s not always easy. Every marriage has ups and downs, and the downs can be pretty rough. Many couples survive these lows, confident that it’s just a temporary hitch in the road. But when is it just fanciful thinking to believe that things are going to improve? Signs… Read More »
