Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Effective Co-Parenting
Divorce is never easy, but one thing you’re determined to do is co-parent in a way that demonstrates to your children that they are loved and valued by each parent, despite the split. For some families that sounds like a Herculean goal, but the truth is, it can be done with some simple adjustments… Read More »
What Are The Benefits Of A Collaborative Divorce?
While divorce can be a messy and emotionally wrought experience, many couples part ways without that sort of venom and drama. If you are in the latter group, a collaborative divorce may be a great fit for your divorce. What is a Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative divorce dispenses with the bitter battles, and relies on… Read More »
Divorcing an Alcoholic
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can have a debilitating impact on a marriage, whether just one or both spouses struggle with it. Between the emotional turmoil, communication failures, and financial impacts, it can be tough to hold a marriage together. If you are considering divorcing someone who’s alcoholism has made continuing the marriage impossible, you… Read More »
Dating During Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you may start to think about dating someone new. There are good reasons to move forward with this idea under certain circumstances, although there are also some major perils, as well. Is dating during divorce the right move for you? Think it Through While it’s possible to… Read More »
Divorce and Taxes
For anyone considering a legal separation or divorce—there is one more thing to consider moving forward: taxes. Not only do you have to worry about who gets what deductions; the array of issues you need to address is quite extensive. Your Filing Status Your filing status is dependent on whether or not you were… Read More »
The Aftermath of Infidelity and Divorce
When one person has an affair and a couple decides the only thing to do is split up, there are emotional costs on all sides! Don’t fool yourself into thinking that anyone gets off easily in these situations. The Deceived For the person who was deceived in their marriage by a cheating partner, the… Read More »
Healing After Divorce
If just thinking about your divorce brings on pangs of despair, you’re not alone. There are many people for whom divorce causes serious agony. But the pain doesn’t last forever; you will be okay. Here are some things that may help get you through it: Acknowledge that the intensity of what you’re feeling will… Read More »
Building Resilience in Children of Divorce
When parents decide that they want to divorce, one of the most difficult aspects of the split revolves around the children. In addition to figuring out custody, visitation, and child support matters, parents have another huge concern: how will a divorce impact the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of the kids? Building Resilience There… Read More »
Do Higher-earning Women Wind Up Divorced?
We’ve all heard about factors that increase the risk of divorce: lower socioeconomic status, marital infidelity, and domestic violence are three of the biggies. We’ve even heard that diminishing levels of intimacy and empty nesting can play a huge part in marital dissatisfaction. But it may surprise many to learn that there is another… Read More »
Men Wishing to Divorce a Partner Who is Guilty of Domestic Violence
While some may have a hard time believing that men can be the victims of domestic violence, the family law attorneys at the Courtney & Mills know that what happens behind closed doors in someone’s home can sometimes be startling. It’s not difficult to believe domestic violence (DV) occurs against men, especially considering some… Read More »
