Author Archives: Jay Butchko
You Can Never Be Too Specific in a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are not a vote of no confidence in your future spouse; rather, they are a set of instructions for resolving conflicts about money that might arise during the marriage, during the probate of one spouse’s estate, or in the event of a divorce. Florida law requires equitable distribution of marital property, which… Read More »
Country Club Memberships: Yet Another Hassle of High Net Worth Divorce
Your jealous friends might call it a first world problem, but being a member of a country club is a hassle. Sure, it is nice to have a place to host your daughter’s wedding to take guests to dinner when they visit from out of town, but country club dues are so expensive that… Read More »
What Happens To Permanent Alimony When One Spouse Retires?
The statistic that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce does not tell the whole story. Young people have a lower rate of divorce, but also a lower rate of marriage. Couples in their 20s and 30s are increasingly trying to divorce-proof their marriages by signing prenuptial agreements, indemnifying each spouse against the other’s… Read More »
Is Lump Sum Alimony An Effective Barrier Against Divorce Drama?
Alimony is such a sensitive subject that there are numerous people out there holding grudges not only about the alimony in their own divorce cases but also about the alimony in other people’s divorce cases. Having to send a check to your spouse every month can feel like repeatedly reopening the wound of your… Read More »
Does The Court Require Divorced Couples In Palm Beach County To Take Parenting Classes?
In general, the more property a married couple owns, the more complex their divorce will be. Most uncontested divorces involve couples who were married only a short time and do not own real estate property together. Even though the complexity of divorce cases tends to be directly proportional to the parties’ net worth, the… Read More »
What If Your Prenuptial Agreement Has The Opposite Of Its Intended Effect?
The best prenuptial agreements reflect a clear understanding of the couple’s finances and values; sometimes they can prevent divorce, and even when they can’t, both spouses emerge from the marriage with what they agree is a fair share of property. Prenuptial agreements are not a perfect guarantee of a painless divorce, however. When a… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreement Lifestyle Clauses: Legal Boilerplate Or A Red Flag?
Every marriage has its own unique set of rules. Some couples never go to bed angry, while others never discuss sensitive topics when they are tired. Some couples are so averse to outside flirtation that they share an email address, while others have a strict “no jealousy” policy about socializing with the opposite sex. … Read More »
Is The Money You Earn While Your Divorce Case Is Pending Marital Property?
Figuring out what will happen to your finances after you get divorced is enough of a challenge. Most couples are able to accomplish this during mediation, but only through the help and expertise of their divorce lawyers. If your divorce is contentious enough that it goes to trial, then the judge might have to… Read More »
Is Temporary Alimony A Predictor Of Post-Divorce Litigation?
Earlier this month, a court in Miami ordered Lenny Hochstein to pay $8,000 per month in temporary alimony to his wife Lisa Hochstein, a cast member on the Real Housewives of Miami, with whom he is currently going through a divorce. You might think that a situation like this could never happen to you. … Read More »
Best Summer Projects For People Who Are Considering Divorce
Divorce Monday, the first business Monday of the year, when the courts receive more divorce petitions than they get on any other day, is still more than half a year away, but most people who file for divorce on that day have been preparing for it for months. The instances where one spouse is… Read More »
