Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorce, Custody Issues, & Father’s Rights
In the middle of a divorce involving children, fathers often feel they are at a huge disadvantage. Men often believe that there’s not a judge on this planet who would ever limit a mother’s access to her children, and that restricting a father’s relationship with his children is much easier to swallow in the… Read More »
Divorce and the First Discussion
You want out. Your marriage brings you no pleasure, and you don’t even want to try to make it work. But you don’t want drama and nastiness either, despite the fact that this is undoubtedly no small matter. Initiating the divorce discussion is going to require some preparation, so you need to think about… Read More »
Making Sense of Your Divorce
Getting divorced can be quite painful, and the angst often lasts long after the final papers are signed. For some, making sense of a life that’s been turned upside down can be a frustrating quest. But it is possible, with a little time and soul-searching. Getting Support The first thing you need to do… Read More »
Should I Move Out Before My Divorce is Final?
Your divorce is not going well—the constant bickering is driving you crazy. It makes sense to just get out of the house now, avoid the constant nasty interactions, and have a little bit of peace. Or does it? Potential Problems Actually, it might be a good idea to discuss any thoughts of moving out… Read More »
Play it Smart Financially in Divorce
Despite the fact that people split up across the country every day, many still enter the process knowing very little about the financial realities of a divorce. Certainly, most individuals don’t realize that their standard of living will likely take a huge tumble—from 10 to 30 percent according to some estimates. That being the… Read More »
Getting a No-Fault Divorce in Missouri
For many years divorce was predicated on the misdeeds of one spouse. That’s right, even in a divorce that both people wanted, there had to be a legal cause listed, disparaging one of the partners. Various states accepted issues such as cheating, mental or physical cruelty, drinking or drugs, desertion, or criminal charges as… Read More »
Annulment in Missouri
If you would like an end to your marriage, it’s possible to terminate the union in some cases without ever having to deal with the intricacies of divorce. An annulment declares that the marriage is void, basically declaring that the marriage was never legitimate and thereby nullifying the entire arrangement and the commitments that… Read More »
The Cost of Divorce for Women Over 50
With the rate of divorce for individuals in their 50’s and older—doubling in recent decades, some may believe that it’s a simple process that results in two happy divorcees. While that’s very true in some cases, there are decidedly difficult outcomes for others—particularly women. Understanding the financial challenges for older women of divorce is… Read More »
The Six Divorces
About a million couples find themselves in divorce court every year in the United States. If you are one of them, you may find yourself reeling in response to aspects of divorce that you weren’t totally prepared for. Some experts surmise that there are really six divorces that occur in any split—and some people… Read More »
Change Your Life for the Better with Divorce
Have you been muddling through an unhappy marriage for far too long? Has it taken a toll on your relationships both in your family and in other places? Maybe your melancholy has made you a little bit short-tempered. Perhaps you’ve lost focus at work. You’ve put on a few pounds, and you really feel… Read More »