Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is The Average Monthly Child Support Payment In Florida?
When parents with children end their relationship, that one will be required to pay child support is a given outcome. What that payment looks like, however, will differ depending on a couple’s circumstances. It’s hard to know what the average child support payment in Florida is, as this data isn’t readily available to the… Read More »
Grandparent Visitation In Florida
Many grandparents have special bonds with their grandchildren, providing support and guidance in a unique way. This bond, however, is not always reflected in the law. In Florida, for example, grandparents can have access to their children restricted by the child’s parents. While there are a couple of exceptions to this rule, grandparents in… Read More »
Temporary Relief In Divorce
There are a lot of issues that have to be addressed before a Florida court will finalize a divorce, including property division, alimony, child custody, and child support. The process of resolving these issues can take a long time, sometimes taking months or even years. Fortunately, couples don’t have to wait until their divorce… Read More »
Florida Parenting Plans Should Include Holidays And Vacations
If you and your partner share children and are in the process of ending your marriage, crafting a custody arrangement that prioritizes the well-being of your children is no doubt at the forefront of your mind. These plans will need to cover everything from visitation schedules and agreements regarding child support to determinations about… Read More »
Requesting An Increase In Child Support
Child support payments often end up being a key part of a parent’s ability to balance a household budget and ensure that his or her children are provided for. However, as a family’s needs change, the amount required to fulfill these requirements may also need to be modified. What was once sufficient to care… Read More »
Tips For Coping With Stress During Your Florida Divorce
Ending a marriage is challenging, not only financially and legally, but also emotionally, so it should come as no surprise that this process is regularly ranked as one of the most stressful experiences that a person can go through. Fortunately, there are strategies that couples can utilize to help them cope with this stress… Read More »
Will Florida’s New Alimony Law Apply Retroactively?
Last summer, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis enacted a series of family law reforms, one of which drastically changed how spousal support is awarded in the state. For instance, one of these changes resulted in the elimination of permanent alimony entirely, which has been on the books in Florida for decades. Others limited how long… Read More »
Asset Tracing In A Florida Divorce
Legally ending a marriage is complicated and one of the most difficult aspects of this process often involves dividing up a couple’s assets. As a part of this endeavor, both parties to a divorce will need to disclose certain details about their finances to each other, ensuring that all assets are accounted for, properly… Read More »
Time-Sharing During The School Year
Balancing your child’s needs is always difficult, but the start of the school year can be particularly overwhelming, especially for divorced co-parents. All parenting plans contain detailed time-sharing schedules for the entire year, so parents should be sure to review their plans ahead of the school year to remind themselves of which days they… Read More »
Negotiating A Child Custody Modification With Your Co-Parent
Families change and grow, so it should come as no surprise that many co-parents find themselves with outdated parenting plans that no longer serve their child’s best interests. Fortunately, it is possible for parents to modify their existing custody and visitation arrangements, often without going to court. To learn more about reaching a voluntary… Read More »
