Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Childhood Trauma Linked To Adult Substance Abuse, According To Study
A recent study has linked substance misuse and abuse to early childhood trauma, factors that make it much more likely that children will end up in the child welfare system. For children growing up in the child welfare system, those who would go on to have substance abuse issues were 24% more likely to… Read More »
The “Gray Divorce” Phenomenon
Data gleaned from court records indicates that there is a soaring rise in divorce among retired spouses. These are called “gray divorces” and the numbers indicate that they have more than doubled since 1990. So, why are older Americans getting divorced more frequently in 2020 than they were 30 years ago? Lifespan increases Why… Read More »
Property Division In A Divorce: A Guide For Pennsylvania Residents
Ask any couple celebrating an anniversary and they will tell you: Making a marriage last takes a lot of work. Once the glow of the wedding day and honeymoon is over, the day to day reality of married life begins to settle in. While for some, this settling in can be the start of… Read More »
When Will A Judge Award Alimony?
For many married couples, a happy and long-lasting marriage tends to elicit questions from those who are less fortunate when it comes to love. When asked what the secret is to a healthy relationship, many married couples are likely to mention trust as a key component. However, even the happiest of marriages can turn… Read More »
Equitable Distribution Vs. Community Property
For many married couples across America, the opportunity to share finances and build wealth for themselves and their children is a source of great pleasure for each spouse. When relations in the marriage stay strong, spouses can continue to build a financial safety net well into their elder years. However, when a marriage enters… Read More »
Top Qualities In A Divorce Attorney
Throughout American society today, individuals look for information and cues to help them make the best decision possible. Reviews, anecdotes, and personal experience all play into our judgement when it comes to buying any number of goods and services. However, when time is of the essence, citizens may not always have the resources available… Read More »
Child Support Guidelines For Pennsylvania Parents
In life, we encounter many milestones that require us to learn new concepts and develop a sense of how particular aspects of our society operate. While some of these milestones are positive (e.g. marriage, the birth of a child), others such as divorce can be stressful and complicated for the uninformed. When the divorcing… Read More »
Child Support FAQs For Pennsylvania Residents
In American culture today, the conversation around child support can sometimes carry a negative connotation, as if some grave travesty or disservice on the part of one or both parents was the cause of the divorce and ultimately the need for child support arrangements. However, that is not always the case. There are certainly… Read More »
Alimony After Remarriage
In American society today, narratives abound espousing the joys and happy experiences of marriage. While this story may be true for many couples, for others a series of unfortunate events leads them to begin discussing divorce. When these discussions arise, spouses are often interested in knowing how their income and financial position will look… Read More »
Child Custody FAQs For Pennsylvania Residents
In contemporary American culture, it is considered the new normal for both parents to share in the duties of raising a child. From the first dirty diaper to the time they go off to college and beyond, parents must function as a team in order to foster their child’s healthy social and personal development. … Read More »
