Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Questions About Separation In Bucks County
Separation is something couples sometimes consider when they are experiencing difficulties in their marriage but are not yet ready to get a divorce. A separation can help each person determine if they want to work out their differences with their spouse, or if they want to officially dissolve their marriage. Pennsylvania is in the… Read More »
Do Divorced Parents Have To Pay For College?
When parents get a divorce, it is common for one party to receive primary child custody and for a judge to order the other party to pay child support. All parents in Pennsylvania are responsible for financially providing for their children, but the idea of child support is not always so straightforward. Parents do… Read More »
FAQs About Child Custody
Issues involving children are some of the most pressing in many divorce cases. Parents know there is a lot on the line, and they have a lot of questions. If you are getting a divorce and children are involved, below are some of the most frequently asked questions about child custody in the state…. Read More »
Four Issues You May Face Post-Divorce And How To Address Them
Once a judge issues a final divorce order, you may think everything is over. Unfortunately, you will still have a relationship with your ex after the divorce, particularly if you have children together. There are many issues you may face post-divorce, and a Delaware County family lawyer can help you through them. A lawyer… Read More »
Study: You’re Twice As Likely To Divorce If You Have Children Before Marriage
A recent study published in the Journal of American Psychology has something to say about one of the risk factors for divorce. According to the study, couples who have children before marriage are 200% more likely to divorce than those who wait until after marriage to have children. The study threw out a lot… Read More »
Study: Poor Communication A Major Risk Factor In Divorce
Why did your marriage fail? Well, we were just “growing apart”. Growing apart is one of the most often-cited reasons for American divorces. But what does “growing apart” actually entail? In fact, “growing apart” may have everything to do with not being able (or willing) to talk to one another. In fact, 55% of… Read More »
Gambling Addiction And Divorce
There are a number of psychiatric conditions that can also become grounds for divorce. Sex addiction, gambling addiction, drug addiction, or any other form of compulsive behavior that places a strain on your marriage can be used by your spouse as grounds for a divorce in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, however, the law is complicated by… Read More »
When Will Courts Deviate From The Child Support Formula?
Any time a divorce involves children, there is a very good chance that one parent will have to pay child support to the other. In the majority of cases, a judge will use a child support formula to determine the amount of support payments. However, there are times when a judge will deviate from… Read More »
FAQs About Divorce Mediation
It is easy to assume that if you are getting a divorce, you are facing a lengthy courtroom battle. Fortunately, that is not the case. There are many different ways to get divorced in Delaware County, including mediation and collaborative divorce. Mediation is highly misunderstood and many people do not understand the role a… Read More »
Will Income Affect My Child Custody Case?
If you are going through a divorce that involves minor children, you are probably wondering if a judge will award you child custody. Child custody decisions are based on a number of different factors, and a judge will weigh them all very carefully. You may wonder if your income is one of the factors… Read More »