Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are Gifts Divided During Divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, though, you may worry that your spouse will receive a portion of anything you receive. Fortunately, that is unlikely to happen, as the law is very clear about what happens to gifts during divorce. Below, our Long Island property division lawyer explains further. Equitable Distribution Law Governs… Read More »
Can You Deny Visitation If Your Ex Does Not Pay Child Support?
All parents in Suffolk County, and throughout New York, are required to financially support their children until they are no longer a minor. When two parents are married and then get a divorce, it is usually the parent who spends less time with the child that is ordered to pay child support. Child support… Read More »
How Could Social Media Affect Your Child Custody Case?
The explosion of social media in the last ten to fifteen years has made it much easier for everyone to keep in touch with friends and family members. When you are going through a child custody dispute, you may think social media is a great place to receive the support you need. While you… Read More »
What Is The Process Of An Uncontested Divorce In Suffolk County?
Divorce is always a difficult experience to go through, but there are some cases that are easier than others. When two spouses agree to end their marriage, and they have an agreement in place about all the different terms of the case, they can obtain an uncontested divorce. The process of an uncontested divorce… Read More »
Why Choose Mediation For Your Long Island Divorce
Many people are under the mistaken belief that to get a divorce, they must go to court and litigate the different issues of the case. However, there are alternatives and some of them involve a more confidential way to settle your divorce. One type of alternative dispute resolution that is becoming more popular today… Read More »
Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season After Divorce
The holiday season is officially upon us. For many families, this is a time of nostalgia, good cheer, and spending time with family and friends. If you have recently gotten a divorce, though, you may find the holidays are more difficult this year. You are bound to remember the happier times you spent as… Read More »
How To Enforce A Child Support Order On Long Island
During a divorce, one party is often ordered to pay child support to the other. In most cases, it is the non-custodial parent that is ordered to pay child support. Child support orders, like any orders issued during a divorce, are legally binding. Still, that does not mean everyone complies with them all the… Read More »
How Is Debt Divided During Divorce In Suffolk County?
People carry enough debt on their own. They do not usually want to pay for someone else’s. If you are getting a divorce, you likely do not want to be responsible for your spouse’s debts once your case is finalized. Unfortunately, that is a possibility. Many people know that their assets are divided during… Read More »
Can Grandparents Get Legal Visitation Or Custody Of A Grandchild?
Several studies have shown the value of grandparent-grandchild relationships and it is no wonder why. A strong relationship with grandparents is critical to a child’s well-being and development. The wisdom, support, and time grandparents provide their grandchildren is invaluable. Unfortunately, parents sometimes do not allow family members, such as grandparents, to have a relationship… Read More »
How To Establish Paternity In Suffolk County
In 2020, over 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. and of them, more than 40 percent were born to unwed mothers. That is a substantial increase from 30 years ago when only 28 percent of children were born to unmarried mothers. Many couples today are choosing to have children together, but also… Read More »