Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can An Annulment Affect Paternity?
If you are considering pursuing an annulment, it is important to consider the possible implications. An annulment differs from a divorce in that whereas a divorce cites the end of a marriage, an annulment declares that no marriage ever existed. While in most regards this is positive, particularly if fraud has been involved, it… Read More »
Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes In A Divorce
Divorces can be financially catastrophic, but they don’t have to be. By getting the right help early on and making sound decisions at each step of the process you can avoid the pitfalls of highly emotional decision-making that can lead to financial ruin. In this article, we will share some general tips for avoiding… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between An Annulment And A Divorce?
There is a great deal of confusion over what actually constitutes an annulment. This is in part because there is misunderstanding about the fact that there are two types of annulments: religious and civil (or legal). Religious annulments are granted by a church at any point following a marriage. However, they have no effect… Read More »
Court-Ordered Visitation Schedules In Alabama
If you are currently considering or undergoing a divorce in Alabama that involves shared children, you likely have a lot of questions about how custody will be determined. It can be incredibly stressful dissolving a marriage that also involves children, and it can be scary and frustrating feeling like you are losing access to… Read More »
Things To Know About Co-Parenting After A Divorce
The adjustment from being married parents to being unmarried co-parents can certainly be a jarring one. There is a whole new world of boundaries, rules, expectations, and support that has to be navigated, almost all of which is likely to work against what feels natural or intuitive. There is a learning curve while adapting… Read More »
Benefits Of Hiring An Alabama Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering divorce, you are likely also considering the potential financial impact. Divorce can be expensive, and that is due in part to legal fees, so it makes sense that people would consider filing for divorce without an attorney to save money. However, these people often find that attempting to navigate the… Read More »
Changing Your Name Back After An Alabama Divorce
A divorce doesn’t just dissolve a marriage, many times it dissolves an identity as well. The identity of “husband” or “wife” is left at the lawyer’s office once papers are signed, but sometimes that’s not enough. For people who took their spouse’s name when they married, a divorce can cause them to want to… Read More »
How To Prepare Before Filing For Divorce
Divorce can feel daunting. It may be hard to know how to approach it or what a “baby step” toward divorce would even look like. In reality, there are a lot of things you can do as you consider and prepare for divorce before you even file for it. The best thing that you… Read More »
How Long Does A Divorce Take In Alabama?
If you are considering pursuing divorce in Alabama, you may wish that you could just fast-forward to the end where your marriage is dissolved. Divorces can be long, costly, and emotionally complex. They can feel all-consuming, and contentious divorce proceedings can drag on. While the timeline for each divorce ultimately varies based on the… Read More »
Do I Qualify For Alimony In Alabama?
When you begin considering divorce there are likely hundreds of thoughts and questions running through your mind. Depending on your circumstances, one of them might be how you will afford to live without your partner’s financial support. In many marriages, one spouse has sacrificed their education or career in order to support the family… Read More »