Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorcing in Delaware County: Understanding Property Division in Pennsylvania
For couples who have made the decision to file for divorce, one of the biggest topics of conversation (and possibly contention) will be the distribution of property and other assets. While the choice to split property 50/50 may seem like an obvious decision, the reality is that property division in Pennsylvania and many other… Read More »
3 Reasons to Litigate a Divorce
Divorce lawyers have earned an unfair reputation for always encouraging their clients to “fight.” In reality, our Media divorce lawyer understands the benefits of a low-conflict, uncontested divorce. This type of divorce is usually faster and less expensive. An uncontested divorce also helps parents cooperate after the divorce is finalized since they both realize… Read More »
Must You Pay Child Support if You Are Incarcerated?
No one plans on being incarcerated. Nevertheless, millions of parents in the United States go to jail each year, leaving behind children who continue to need their parent’s financial support. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we help parents navigate their child support obligations. Getting sent to prison for a simple mistake can happen… Read More »
Unique Challenges for Same Sex Couples Who Are Divorcing
In most ways, divorce for same-sex couples is no different than divorce for everybody else. Couples still need to navigate the division of their marital property and debts and determine child custody and alimony. Couples also need to keep the tax consequences of their decisions at the forefront of everything they decide. However, same-sex… Read More »
Dividing Digital Assets
Property division is often a divisive part of any divorce. But most people imagine that they will be fighting over the family’s home or retirement accounts. In reality, a dispute can break up about all sorts of assets, including digital ones. Few people fully understand how many digital assets they own with their spouse…. Read More »
Can You Use Pennsylvania’s Protection from Abuse Law?
Domestic violence is a sad reality in the state and the nation. Fortunately, Pennsylvania’s legislature has taken the problem seriously, and the state’s Protection from Abuse Law (PFA) can provide a critical source of protection for those in Pennsylvania. In this post, our Media family attorney reviews what you need to know. It might… Read More »
Why Do Second Marriages Fail?
Statistically speaking, second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first ones. According to Psychology Today, about 67% of second marriages result in a trip to divorce court, whereas only 50% of first marriages do. The divorce rate for third marriages is even higher—73%. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we’ve spent… Read More »
Mortgage Refinancing after Divorce
The weeks following a divorce might sound like the worst time to refinance a mortgage. Many people are still struggling emotionally from the end of their marriage or are just trying to adjust to life on their own. Do you really want to go through a refi at this time? The fact is, however,… Read More »
Do Political Disputes Lead to Divorce?
Nothing shows a commitment to “bipartisanship” like marrying someone with a different set of political beliefs. But is it possible to make such marriages work? One of the most famous political marriages involved James Carville and Mary Matalin. Carville was the lead strategist of Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential run, while Matalin served as… Read More »
Divorce and Your Special Needs Child
Divorce with a special needs child requires the utmost care and planning. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we always analyze how a divorce will affect a special needs child’s eligibility for government benefits, and we take proper steps to protect their rights. Parents also need to think through how they will take care… Read More »
