Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Prepping For Property Division In A Pennsylvania Divorce
In the course of any marriage, couples inevitably make decisions that lead to a mutual ownership of property and assets. Examples include a home, cars, investments, and a vast array of other tangible assets that bring purpose to that specific couple’s relationship. When couples decide to end their marriage and file for divorce, they… Read More »
Understanding Child Support In Pennsylvania
For many couples in Pennsylvania, the decision to get married comes from a place of wanting to merge finances, become a team, and raise a child. While for some couples this decision and its ramifications lead to a happy and healthy life together, for others the situation sours and spouses decide to file for… Read More »
Different Types Of Alimony: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Getting a divorce can elicit a range of emotions for spouses. If the split is amicable and both spouses agree to the terms of the divorce, then the process can be relatively straightforward and perhaps even congenial. However, if one spouse contests the terms of the divorce, then the process can turn sour quickly…. Read More »
International Adoption: A Primer For Pennsylvania Residents
In recent years, celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have called national attention to adopting children from foreign countries. For many Americans, including the 10 percent of women who have trouble conceiving, adoption is a viable method of circumventing the biological means of becoming a parent. People choose to adopt a child… Read More »
Assets and Debts In A Divorce
When thinking of marriage, one often conjures images of eternal love, ceremony, and vows of commitment to each other. However, marriage also has a significant practical and financial benefit for couples in that it allows them to join finances, build wealth, and mitigate the risks of debt. When a marriage turns to divorce, many… Read More »
High Net Worth Divorce: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Recently, it was announced that Bill and Melinda Gates were getting a divorce after 27 years of marriage. This type of separation would undoubtedly fall into a category of divorce known as “high net worth”. High net worth divorces require some special considerations when compared to individuals in lower income brackets. For residents in… Read More »
Types of Adoption: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Choosing to adopt a child is one of the most significant decisions an individual or family will ever make. Once the decision has been made, couples soon realize that the adoption landscape in the United States can be harder to navigate than anticipated. For this reason, couples typically choose to elicit the counsel of… Read More »
Getting Divorced in Pennsylvania: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every state has their own way of structuring their divorce laws. Whether you have lived in Pennsylvania for a short time or a lifetime, you may not have ever given much thought to the state’s divorce laws unless you are currently in the process of filing for divorce. The process of filing for divorce… Read More »
Divorcing an Imprisoned Spouse: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
When a spouse is sent to prison, the effects on the marriage can be devastating. Even if relations between husband and wife were strong before one partner was incarcerated, the stress of this type of forced separation can cause one or both spouses to consider divorce. Research has shown that for each year a… Read More »
Adopting in Pennsylvania: What Prospective Parents Need to Know
There are many reasons that someone would want to adopt a child. Perhaps a biological parent has remarried, and their spouse wants to be officially listed as a parent instead of a stepparent on official legal documents. Perhaps a professional social services worker has formed a protective bond with a troubled child and wants… Read More »
