Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Dos and Don’ts of the Divorce Process
When one or both parties have decided a marriage is over, hiring a knowledgeable and qualified attorney is imperative. Divorce is a complex legal process, and our attorneys will make sure your rights are protected. Understanding the nuances of family law in Pennsylvania is our focus. However, an attorney will need your help. We… Read More »
Tips for Living Under One Roof While Separated
In most divorce cases, the date of separation is an important one. Sometimes the separation date is easy to determine because one spouse moves out of the couple’s residence. However, this is not always an option because of the couple’s finances or now, because of coronavirus. Here are some suggestions If you and your… Read More »
What Does the Court Consider in Relocation Cases?
Pennsylvania’s custody relocation statute, 23 PA C.S. 5337, states that relocation is only permitted if every person who has custodial rights to the child has approved the relocation or if the court has approved the proposed relocation. Ideally, if you find yourself in a position of needing to move, your ex-partner is in support… Read More »
Considering Your Parenting Plan Going into Fall of 2020
When coronavirus hit the United States this spring many families had to make quick decisions for how to handle kids being home from school. Where your children spent their time once school shut down might not have been your preferred option, but there was not much time to plan for the online learning that… Read More »
My Kid Wants To Live With Their Other Parent
According to the American Psychological Association, four out of ten marriages end in divorce, which leaves a lot of families with tough decisions to make regarding the children. The same is true for parents who never got married, but nonetheless have to come to a conclusion about custody, visitation, and a parenting plan. In… Read More »
Why You Need Appraisers in High Asset Divorces
The more assets parties own, the harder it becomes to get a clear picture of what, exactly, is involved in terms of property. While real estate, bank accounts, stocks, and retirement funds all probably come to mind first, some married couples have other high-valued assets, including personal items such as vehicles and sports equipment…. Read More »
Top Reasons for Support Modifications
Child Support Modifications In order for a parent to petition the court for child support modification, there must be a “material and substantial change in circumstances pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1910.19. This substantial and material change in circumstance can include any of the following: Involuntarily losing a job; Being demoted unrelated… Read More »
How Higher Education Affects Divorce
If you or your spouse went to school during your marriage for any type of educational, professional, or vocational degree or program, it can and should be a factor in the division of marital property, as well as in determining spousal support and alimony. How Education and Vocational Training Affect Alimony and Property Division… Read More »
Enforcing Child Support Orders
Child support is important to children and their custodial parent, and when support is delayed or not paid at all, it is the children who suffer the most. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, children of single parents are at greater risk of economic hardship, financial instability, and poverty. In… Read More »
Do I Need an Attorney in a Low Modest Asset Divorce?
MacKenzie Bezos, former wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, was awarded four percent of the company’s holdings, worth $38 billion, according to Bloomberg. Obviously, there was a lot of money at stake in their divorce, and divorce attorneys likely worked around the clock for both parties to reach that result . But what about… Read More »
