Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Are Subsequent Marriages More Likely To End In Divorce?
Divorce is much more common today than it once was. As a result, second and third marriages are also becoming more common. While many people want to take a second chance on love, it is a sad but true fact that subsequent marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. Statistics… Read More »
What To Do With The Marital Home During Divorce
The property division process during divorce is always complex and one of the most challenging aspects of it is deciding what to do with the marital home. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, which means property is divided fairly although not necessarily equally during divorce. Many people do not know how to divide the… Read More »
Top Four Tips For Co-Parenting During The Holiday Season
With summer just behind us, it is hard to imagine that the winter holidays are just around the corner. Soon, though, it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas and New Year’s. For parents that are divorced, particularly if the divorce is fairly new, this can be a very difficult time. If you are co-parenting… Read More »
Are Inheritances Divided During Divorce In Pennsylvania?
Two of the hardest things you may ever have to go through are the death of a loved one and divorce. Sometimes, these two events are connected, such as if you are getting a divorce and have received an inheritance from a loved one. If you have received valuable property or a significant inheritance,… Read More »
How To Make Sure You Are Financially Prepared For Divorce
It is no secret that divorce is an expensive process. You will incur legal fees, have to determine how and where you will live post-divorce, you may lose assets during the process, and incur other costs. There are many expenses throughout the process and if you do not anticipate them, divorce could leave you… Read More »
How Long Do Parents Have To Pay Child Support In Media?
In Media, as throughout the rest of Pennsylvania, parents have an obligation to financially support their child. Parents must provide support regardless of their relationship with the child, or if they divorce the child’s other parent. Even if visitation with the child is prohibited by the courts, or a parent chooses not to spend… Read More »
What Will Happen To Your 401K During Divorce?
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, or you have already started the divorce process, you may know that your marital assets will be divided during divorce. While you may be mainly concerned about the family home or vehicle, there are other assets that are often overlooked during the process. One asset you… Read More »
What Are The Biggest Challenges When Negotiating A Settlement In Divorce?
There is no such thing as an easy divorce, but when both parties have realized the marriage is over, it can make the case easier. In these instances, people can often agree to the terms of the divorce and reach a settlement without many complications. In other cases, though, the two sides are very… Read More »
Will Back To School Change Your Custody Schedule?
Summer is winding down and children throughout Media are starting to get ready to go back to school. As a parent, you may be excited about the thought of your child going back to school, but there may be other issues you have to consider, as well. Below, our Media child custody lawyer outlines… Read More »
Tips To Consider When Drafting A Parenting Plan
When parents have a child custody dispute they must submit a custody arrangement, also known as a parenting plan, to the court. When two parents agree to the terms of the plan, they can jointly file the agreement. However, if you cannot come to an agreement with your child’s other parent, a judge will… Read More »
