Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Secretly Record Your Spouse During Divorce?
Divorce can make people act very differently from when they were happily married. If you are ending your marriage, your spouse may start to act irrationally. They may start arguments with you for no reason, scream, yell, and perhaps even become violent. Becoming aggressive rarely helps a person in their divorce case, but much… Read More »
Unique Issues In LGBTQ+ Divorce Cases
Divorce always has the possibility of becoming complicated. However, when members of the LGBTQ+ community end a marriage, things are usually much more complex. These couples must resolve all of the terms included in any other divorce case, but these terms are much more challenging to resolve when an LGBTQ+ couple is trying to… Read More »
Things To Know About Complex Assets During Divorce
Divorce is always a complicated matter for anyone who goes through it. However, the term ‘complex divorces’ refers to cases that involve complex assets or high incomes of either spouse. Complex divorce cases present many unique issues and so, they are especially challenging. While it is always important to work with a Delaware County… Read More »
Answers To Your Most Pressing Child Custody Questions
If you are getting a divorce and you and your spouse have children together, understanding the child custody laws in Pennsylvania is of utmost importance. Child custody hearings are not only extremely stressful for everyone involved, but they are also often the most contentious part of many divorce cases. Below, our Delaware County child… Read More »
How To Live Separate And Apart From Your Spouse In The Same Home
State law in Pennsylvania requires many divorcing couples to live separate and apart for at least one year before formally ending their marriage. Unfortunately, with inflation at an all time high throughout the country and prices continuing to rise, many couples are now finding that they cannot physically separate from their spouse. Add to… Read More »
Is It Really Better To Stay Together For The Kids?
As an adult, going through a divorce is hard enough. If you and your spouse have children together, though, it is even more difficult. As hard as it is on you to imagine spending less time with your child, it is said that divorce is hardest on the children. Knowing this, you and your… Read More »
Protecting Your Assets During A High Net Worth Divorce
It is no secret that divorce is expensive and people going through the process often fear that they will lose everything. Fortunately, this is not the way divorce works in Pennsylvania. Like the majority of the states throughout the country, the Keystone State follows an equitable distribution model in divorce proceedings. This means that… Read More »
How To Tell Your Spouse You Want A Divorce
If you have made the difficult decision to get a divorce, telling your spouse about your decision is an inevitability you cannot avoid. While you may know that you will be happier as a single person, telling someone you once loved that you want to end the marriage is never easy. This is particularly… Read More »
Do Courts Ever Deviate From The Child Support Formula?
If you are divorcing your spouse and have minor children with them, there is a very good chance that one of you will have to pay child support to the other. Family law judges will make decisions regarding the amount of support to be paid according to the child support formula used in Pennsylvania…. Read More »
Factors To Consider Before Moving Out Of The Family Home
It is a common scene in movies and television shows. During a heated argument, one person says they want a divorce and the other spouse immediately packs a bag and moves out of the family home. While this is a common scene in the media, it happens in real life, too. The topic of… Read More »
