Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Keeping Or Selling The Marital Home In Divorce: How Do I Decide?
The marital home is often the largest asset in every sense; not only financially, but in terms of family history and memories. As a result, there are often strong feelings that accompany it in the context of divorce. However, whether or not to hold onto the family home is a decision that should be… Read More »
Discovering Cryptocurrency Assets In Divorce
There are now almost 35,000 types of cryptocurrencies totaling more than $1 trillion; all with their own independent blockchains. According to some polls, one in five Americans have invested in and/or used, traded, etc. in cryptocurrency, with the highest demographic being men between the ages of 18 and 49, and where 12 bitcoins can… Read More »
Risks Of Violence Against Children After Divorce
When a couple with children divorces, the hope is that both individual parents move forward in such a way as to put their children’s interests first. However, every year, we hear from a number of individuals that there is concern – especially in relationships where domestic violence was present – that there could be… Read More »
Planning For Your Financial Future During Divorce
There is no question that divorce can be life-changing for families in a number of ways, including when it comes to finances and assets. One of the reasons why it is critical to work with the right attorney is so that you can plan for your (and, if applicable, your children’s) financial future, and… Read More »
Frequently Asked Child Support Q & A In New York That May Surprise You
The details and circumstances surrounding child support are very complicated, and can include severe consequences when compliance is an issue, warranting working with an experienced local attorney to ensure that you have a voice in the system. Below, we go through some surprising facts surrounding paying child support in New York: Support Is Until… Read More »
What Is Mediation In Family Law?
Mediation is an option that is used in family law, prior to or as part of pending court proceedings, to help two parties reach an agreement. In mediation, a trained mediator helps facilitate communication between two parties concerning a given issue. The purpose of the process is to help those parties come to a satisfactory resolution…. Read More »
Determining Division Of A Family Business During Divorce
Family-owned businesses are important for a number of reasons. In some circumstances, they provide a family’s primary source of income. If started during the marriage, its value is also typically a marital asset that gets distributed upon divorce; and even if started prior to marriage, there may be some components that are subject to… Read More »
Parental Use Of Medical Marijuana & Child Custody
As family law attorneys who assist our New York clients with child custody on a regular basis, there are a number of custody-related questions that often come up, such as those involving such topics as how the courts decide custody, whether that decision automatically leans towards a 50-50 split between parents (pending extending circumstances),… Read More »
Modifying Child Support Payments
Starting in 2023, a number of companies – including those here in New York – started laying off workers. For many parents undergoing the experience of losing their jobs, not only do they now have to worry about how to cover their mortgage, bills, and basic costs of living, but also, in some circumstances,… Read More »
Child Safety Concerns & Restraining Orders
As family law attorneys who frequently answer questions for concerned parents, one of the key issues that we regularly deal with are parents who are concerned about their children and exposing their children to the other parent, where that other parent could do harm to that child. For a parent who is undergoing a… Read More »