Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can The Father Get Custody In Alabama?
If you are a father pursuing custody in Alabama, you may have heard that you don’t have a shot. However, it’s important not to be discouraged. While Alabama courts have historically favored the mother in child custody decisions, that is no longer the case. Alabama courts used to presume that remaining with the mother… Read More »
5 Surprising Benefits Of A Prenuptial Agreement
For many people, as soon as they hear the phrase “prenuptial agreement” they think of divorce. While it is true that a prenuptial agreement offers protection and planning in the event of a divorce, you may be surprised to know that it has many other benefits as well. Communication. Like it or not, a… Read More »
How To Choose The Right Divorce Lawyer
A divorce, even when amicable, can be a significant and life-altering event. How you proceed with the divorce and who you choose to handle it can have a big impact on the overall process. The right attorney can support you in handling your divorce in a way that meets your immediate needs and is… Read More »
Bill And Melinda Gates Highlight Growing “Gray Divorce” Trend
The nation has been shocked by the news that the decades-long billionaire power-couple Bill and Melinda Gates are filing for divorce. However, experts say that Bill and Melinda, who are in their mid-sixties and fifties, respectively, are hardly an exception. In fact, they point to a strong national trend toward later-in-life divorces, to which… Read More »
I Don’t Want To Get Divorced: Can I Contest It?
There are few things more life-altering than being blindsided with divorce papers by your spouse. It’s completely understandable that you may not feel ready to agree to a divorce. However, contesting it may not be the most effective means to go about it. While some people may choose to remain in denial about the… Read More »
Why Consider Mediation For Your Alabama Divorce?
Divorce often brings to mind thoughts of drawn out, adversarial legal battles. However, that does not have to be your experience. Divorce does not have to be handled by a judge in a courtroom with you pitted against your spouse; there are other options which can be far more productive and collaborative. Mediation allows… Read More »
Who Gets The House In An Alabama Divorce?
Divorces can feel all-consuming, as if there is no aspect of your life that is left unaffected or unchanged. Many people have sentimental attachments to their homes, and want to make sure they don’t lose their home as a result of the divorce. People have many reasons for wanting to keep their home, even… Read More »
Will Joint-Custody Affect My Third Stimulus Payment?
How much am I getting? When will it come? Why don’t I qualify for more? We all have plenty of questions about the third stimulus payment. However, for unmarried parents with joint-custody of their children, the list of questions is much longer. For unmarried parents with joint-custody of their children, taxes can be a… Read More »
How Custody Works For Unmarried Parents In Alabama
Child custody issues pertain to children regardless of the legal status of the relationship shared by their parents. Determining custody for children of unmarried parents is not a process that differs very much legally from determining custody in a divorce. The main difference is that a divorce has many other issues that need to… Read More »
Do You Have a Healthy Attorney-Client Relationship?
Like all relationships, the attorney-client relationship is one that benefits from intermittent and authentic assessment. It’s important for an individual to feel comfortable and safe in the professional relationship that they have with their attorney, and to be able to trust that their attorney is capable of handling their legal needs and representing them… Read More »