Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will My DUI Conviction Negatively Affect My Divorce?
It could. Pennsylvania takes DUI very seriously and, as a result, imposes severe penalties, such as time in jail and a license suspension. However, there might be repercussions in a divorce case as well. Of course, every case is different. You should meet with a Media, Pennsylvania divorce lawyer to analyze how a DUI… Read More »
Questions to Ask a Birth Mother
In many adoptions, potential adoptive parents meet with the birth mother to talk. This is definitely an interview, no matter how casual the encounter, and prospective adoptive parents should prepare accordingly. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we have facilitated many adoptions. No two are alike, and not all adoptive parents will meet with… Read More »
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? What Should You Do?
Most couples have accumulated marital property unless they were married for a very short time. Under Pennsylvania law, most property you acquired after marriage will be considered marital. It doesn’t matter if your husband put the house you bought in his name only. The home is marital because you acquired it while married. Exceptions… Read More »
Can I Halt Child Support Payments if I Stop Seeing My Children?
For various reasons, some parents do not stay involved in their children’s lives. Maybe the children move too far away or the parent starts another family. Whatever the reasons, some parents wonder if they can stop paying child support if they no longer visit their children. Our Delaware County divorce attorney has a simple… Read More »
Divorce & Domestic Violence: Key Considerations
Millions of Americans suffer from domestic violence each year. Although the majority of victims are women, men can also be physically, emotionally, and sexually abused, and the consequences can be just as devastating. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, our Media divorce attorneys have helped many clients get divorced when there has been abuse… Read More »
Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Many Americans remarry later in life, and a prenuptial agreement can be a critical tool for protecting the inheritance of any children you have from a first marriage. Many people think of prenuptial agreements as affecting only how property is divided upon divorce, and it’s true that most agreements are focused on what happens… Read More »
Should You Invite a Friend or Family Member to Your Consultation?
Before you hire a Media divorce attorney, we recommend that you schedule a consultation. This is a great way to meet a lawyer and get some answers to basic questions. A consultation lets you check that the lawyer’s personality and communication style are compatible with your own, and you can talk through whether you… Read More »
Practical Tips for Dividing Marital Debt
During a Pennsylvania divorce, a couple needs to do more than divide their marital property. They also need to divide their debts. Dividing debt is often harder than it looks. For one thing, no one wants debt, so spouses often play “hot potato” when it comes to divvying up the credit cards and home… Read More »
Can You Get a Quick Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Many people want to get divorced quickly. Their reasons vary, though many hope to remarry very quickly as well, so they need a divorce to go through in a matter of days. Is Pennsylvania a state you should jaunt off in order to get a quick divorce? Unfortunately, you can’t make a pit stop… Read More »
Who Gets the Pets when We Divorce?
For many couples, their pets are as important as their children. When contemplating divorce, many of our clients express fear that they will lose the family dog or cat and wonder if they should come up with a custody schedule. This might be surprising, but Pennsylvania law considers your pets to be no different… Read More »
