Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Will Pay For My Damaged Property?
Because vehicular collisions can lead to severe physical harm, walking away from an accident without any injury is something to be incredibly thankful for. Even when you are concerned about how you will be paying for property damages, such as needing to cover car repairs or completely replace a vehicle, this is far better… Read More »
Talking, Texting, And Distracted Driving In FL
Collisions due to driver distraction occur for a wide range of reasons. In Florida, as is true in a lot of US states, the majority of distracted driving laws focus on texting. It is well known that individuals who are handling their mobile devices while operating a vehicle are a hazard. Because of this,… Read More »
Car Wrecks And Fear Of Driving
Traumatic events, such as car crashes, can have a lasting psychological impact on individuals. For example, some who are involved in a car crash or witness a severe collision find themselves living with vehophobia. Each time these individuals get behind a car wheel, they may experience an elevated heart rate, sweating hands, shallow breath,… Read More »
Limited Divorce Instead Of Legal Separation
In the state of Florida, there are no legal separations, but limited divorce are an attractive option for couples who want to live apart. Through a limited divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and child support payments can be established, but the couple could still be on each other’s benefit packages, if that is agreed… Read More »
Why Does My Partner Want A Premarital Agreement?
While some associate prenups with the rich and famous, these legal documents are a valuable tool to a wide range of people. There are many reasons why an individual may request a prenup before getting married. They provide guidance on how to handle assets should the marriage end or someone passes away. You do… Read More »
School Breaks And Co-Parenting
School breaks are something kids look forward to, sometimes for months ahead of time, but if you are co-parenting while separated, you may have mixed emotions about winter break, spring break, and the summer expanse between one grade and the next. After all, there may be ambiguity about which house the kids will be… Read More »
Knowing Which Accident Records To Retain
High stress levels after an accident are an unfortunate reality, whether the incident was minor or severe. You may be unsure how to balance healing from an injury and losing work income, for example. Or maybe you need to replace your car and have been having recurring dreams about the event that are particularly… Read More »
Case Complexity And Legal Fees
Whether you are considering a personal injury claim because of slip and fall injury or car accident, you may be wondering how your legal fees will be handled. While it is true many personal injury attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis, there could be additional expenses if a case is particularly complex…. Read More »
High Net Worth And FL Child Support
High net worth is a term used to describe individuals, couples, and extended families with a lot of resources. That said, there is not a set definition. Generally, if you are moving forward with a Florida divorce and your marital resources include liquid assets of over a million, your divorce will likely be deemed… Read More »
Breach Of Contract Disputes
Managing disagreements is often part of doing business. When things are going well, situations can be handled through compromise and ongoing communication. But, of course, there are times when communication will not settle an issue and you need to assert your legal rights. This could be true for you if someone you have been… Read More »
