Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Step-Parent Adoption In Alabama
Families grow and evolve in innumerable and unpredictable ways. When a parent marries and their spouse wishes to legally adopt their child, the process can be a bit complicated. However, while there are obstacles to overcome in step-parent adoption, they are arguably more easily overcome than in other forms of adoption. The judicial system… Read More »
Finding Hidden Assets In A Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, there are likely a million different worries running through your mind. It’s hard to feel like you have all your bases covered when there are so many different things that need to be taken care of. The most important thing for most people when it comes to… Read More »
What Is Child Custody Mediation?
If you are going through a divorce or anticipating a child custody hearing, you may be incredibly stressed by the process of having to go to court. Luckily, you may not have to step foot in the courtroom at all. Child custody mediation allows you to reach mutually agreeable terms on all aspects of… Read More »
What Not To Say In A Custody Hearing
Custody hearings can be one of the most contentious and stressful legal matters that an adult can find themselves in. It can be hard to keep your emotions in check while fighting to retain physical custody or even maintain visitation with your child. However, the more you are able to check your emotions and… Read More »
What Happens If An Uncontested Divorce Fails?
For most, an uncontested divorce is the most ideal scenario when it comes to dissolving a marriage in Alabama. In an uncontested divorce, a couple is able to avoid the courtroom entirely and negotiate their divorce agreement on their own. This can reduce the cost as well as the time required for the overall… Read More »
Can My Child Choose Who To Live With In An Alabama Divorce?
If you haven’t been through a divorce, it’s hard to express how truly devastating it can feel. The process of emotionally un-enmeshing is one thing, but having to physically dismantle the life you have built, including your family home and the loved ones in it, evokes a whole different level of difficulty. It can… Read More »
Why To Stay Off Of Social Media During A Divorce
While many people turn to Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites to vent, celebrate, and share with friends, it can be a significant detriment to do so during a divorce. While you may be tempted to vent about your spouse, celebrate your divorce, change your relationship status, or post photos from your latest… Read More »
How Is Inheritance Treated In An Alabama Divorce?
Alabama is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital assets will be divided in a way that is determined to be fair and equitable by the court. This may or may not result in a roughly equal division, depending on the circumstances. The first step to dividing property is determining whether existing assets… Read More »
Is Divorce Mediation Right For You?
If you are considering divorce in Alabama, you may be dreading having to go to court or the possibility of a highly contentious and drawn out divorce. The good news is, you don’t have to. Divorce mediation is a process that allows you to completely bypass the courtroom, instead having a neutral third party… Read More »
How To Get Divorced As Fast As Possible
If you are considering divorce, you may be concerned about how long and arduous the process can be. Some people spend additional years in unhappy marriages because they have so much dread regarding the divorce process. However, while some divorces certainly drag on for months and involve heavy litigation, this is not always the… Read More »