Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When To Consider A Postnuptial Agreement
Many people know about prenuptial, or premarital agreements that are signed by a couple before a wedding, but postnuptial agreements also exist that allow a couple to designate property interests and other important aspects of a marriage after the wedding. There are certain situations when it may be in a couple’s best interests to… Read More »
How Spouses Try To Hide Assets
One of the biggest issues in many Florida divorce cases involves the distribution of a couple’s wealth. Some spouses who do not wish for their significant other to walk away with a fair distribution of their marital estate will sometimes try to hide assets in order to have more after the divorce. Not only… Read More »
Unique Separate Property Items In A Divorce
The general rule in a Florida divorce is that any property obtained by either spouse during the marriage is considered marital property; however, there are exceptions to that rule. An experienced Boca Raton divorce attorney like those at the Law Offices of David L. Hirschberg can help identify assets that you are entitled to… Read More »
Can Mental Illness Impact My Child Custody Case?
According to some estimates, around forty million people in the United States suffer from some type of mental illness. This includes many parents navigating divorce and child custody issues in Florida. If you or the other parent of your child suffers from mental illness, and you have questions about how this may impact your… Read More »
When A Co-Parent Bad Mouths You To Your Child
While many divorces do not end amicably, when a child is involved in the case the parents must do their best to remain civil in front of the child. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and it can be a difficult situation to manage when one parent discovers that the other is bad… Read More »
Are Lottery Winnings Marital Property?
One of the most famous cases in Florida divorce court involved a couple who fought for years over lottery winnings. Winning the lottery can change your life, and in some cases it can make a person reconsider their current marriage status. If you or your spouse has won the lottery, it is important to… Read More »
How Can Third Persons Impact A Child Custody Case?
Parenting decisions and issues are often one of the most important determinations in a Florida divorce case. Parents are the major decision makers, but there are others who may have a serious impact on the outcome of the case. Third persons, also known as third parties, can substantially alter the decision of the court,… Read More »
Supervised Timesharing In Child Custody Cases
The Florida court presumes that it is in a child’s best interest to maintain a relationship with both parents after a divorce. However, there may be certain situations where it is not in the child’s best interest for them to spend time alone with one parent. In these situations, the court may order supervised… Read More »
Child Support In High Income Families
When children are involved in a Florida divorce, one of the biggest considerations is the determination of their child support needs. This question can become more complicated for high net worth families and requires the experience of a Florida divorce attorney who has a history of handling high income cases. At the Law Offices… Read More »
What Is A Prenuptial Agreement?
When most people think of prenuptial agreements, they think of stereotypical and dramatic moments between couples on television and in movies. However, in reality, a prenuptial agreement can be a useful tool for couples that can strengthen a relationship if created properly by an experienced family law attorney. At the Law Offices of David… Read More »
