Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Want To Move Out Of The Family Home? Here Are Some Considerations First
Divorce is difficult for everyone and sometimes when faced with the reality, people just want to remove themselves from the situation. Often, this means leaving the family home. It is important to know that leaving the marital home is an emotional decision, and it can also hurt your divorce case. Below, our Media divorce… Read More »
Divorced Parents & A Child’s Extracurricular Activities: Who Pays?
Long gone are the days where children could entertain themselves for hours out in the street with a $2 ball. Today, many children are deeply involved with after-school activities, including sports, music, theater, and dance. Some of these activities can be incredibly expensive. Not only do children need to buy uniforms and practice equipment,… Read More »
Parental Disputes Over Vaccinations
The ongoing COVID pandemic has brought disputes around childhood vaccination to the fore once again. Many separated parents will be on the same page when it comes to vaccinating their children, but what happens if they aren’t? Under Pennsylvania law, legal custody includes the ability to make medical decisions for a child. If one… Read More »
Getting A Protection From Abuse Order When You Have Children
Protection orders are a lifeline for those suffering from domestic violence. These orders can instruct your violent spouse to stay away from you and your family and turn over any firearms they possess or own. But what happens if you have children together? Many people stay in abusive marriages solely for the children, typically… Read More »
Seven Dos And Do Not’s Of Divorce Litigation
The vast majority of divorces in Delaware County settle outside of the courtroom, but some do have to go through litigation. During litigation, a family law judge will listen to both parties and make decisions on all terms of the divorce, such as division of property. There is a lot on the line when… Read More »
Pennsylvania Divorce Interrogatories
Many divorces have a discovery phase which is very helpful for uncovering information about your spouse. In our experience, some spouses hide investment accounts or even income. Others will conveniently “forget” about trust funds or savings accounts held in a different state. You can’t request a share of accounts that you don’t know exist,… Read More »
Serving Your Divorce Papers On Your Spouse
Any time a person is sued in court, they need notice of the lawsuit, which essentially means they need a copy of your petition and some other papers (like a notice to appear). Divorce is no different than a personal injury case. Your spouse must have notice of your divorce so he or she… Read More »
Post-Pandemic Divorces Rise
For those of you who may have missed it, the coronavirus was supposed to destroy American marriages as familiarity and over-interaction gave way to contempt. For the record, the number of divorces filed during the pandemic decreased by a large margin. However, divorce attorneys fielded more phone calls than they would on average. The… Read More »
Alimony And Taxes: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Ask any income earning American citizen today about how taxes impact their lives, and you are likely to receive a variety of responses. Taxes impact our lives in many different ways. Property taxes, income taxes, and other forms of tax help our government propel society forward through the development of systems that improve quality… Read More »
Article Addresses “Myths” About Marriage
The fine people at Psychology Today recently asked experts about marriage as a lifestyle choice. Today, we consider the LGTBQ community a lifestyle choice, so why not married couples too? One of the tricky things when you ask this question, is that it then becomes one choice among many. If you asked most Americans,… Read More »
