Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Psychologist Weighs in on How to Make the Decision to Divorce
A newer article in Psychology Today discussed how to make the decision to divorce. To be sure, deciding to divorce is no easy choice. It can feel like everything that you’ve built over an extended period of time is now for naught. A dream you once had is now no longer fitting the hopes… Read More »
Can Your Divorce Improve the Quality of Your Work?
A recent study indicated that a surprisingly high number of people actually saw the quality of their work improve after or during their divorce. This, however, was not the norm. Only 39% of those who responded to the study indicated that their work performance improved while they were going through a divorce. 44% said… Read More »
“Sudden Wealth” Makes Men Less Likely to Divorce; Women More Likely
Sudden wealth, defined in this space as coming into a lot of money quickly, changes your prospects of divorce and marriage, according to a recent study. However, the impact of sudden wealth hits men and women differently. Men, for example, are much more likely to get married and have children after coming into sudden… Read More »
Study: Only Children More Likely to Get Divorced
Do you have siblings? Did you know that this decreases your chances of getting a divorce? A recent study indicates that growing up around brothers and sisters actually reduces the chances that you will divorce later in life. Meanwhile, only children appear to be more likely to divorce. In fact, the more siblings you… Read More »
Can Disabled People Be Forced to Pay Child Support?
There are different types of disability, including permanent disability and temporary disability. Depending on your situation, a spouse may not be required to pay child support if they cannot afford to pay it. The spouse is entitled to survive and disability is a valid reason for unemployment or underemployment. However, not all types of… Read More »
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
You’ve heard of prenuptial agreements. Well now, get ready for postnuptial agreements. While prenuptial agreements are signed before the marriage has commenced, postnuptial agreements are signed during the actual marriage. Once the marriage occurs, you can no longer draft a prenuptial agreement. However, if both parties decide to, they can arrange an equitable method… Read More »
How Do I Keep My Divorce Out Of Court?
Today, the sheer volume of divorces has made litigation the least favorable option. When divorce was rarer, almost all divorces were litigated on the basis of fault. In fact, you needed to establish fault in order to pursue a divorce. This left some couples in the position of making accusations just to exit a… Read More »
Do Political Differences Destroy Marriages?
This is a complicated question because, as we all know, social media has polarized discourse in such a manner as to destroy communication between disagreeing parties. In many cases, it can seem like political differences are beyond the capacity to overcome. Yet modern couples do have their own opinions and politics and they do… Read More »
Your Divorce And Parenting Plan
Before the courts sign off on your living arrangements post-divorce, they need to believe that there is a plan in place that will serve the best interests of the children. This often becomes a stumbling point because parents will advocate for their own wishes and then retrofit the logic onto their children’s needs. In… Read More »
Why Is Mediation Preferred For Divorce?
With divorce rates as high as they have been over the past few decades, taking pressure off the courts is better than overloading the courts with every divorce. Mediation circumvents the courtroom in favor of a boardroom in which two parties work out their differences under the guidance of a third-party mediator. Mediation is… Read More »