Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What You Need to Know: FAQ on California Divorce
For many people, the realization that they will be getting a divorce comes slowly, over a span of several weeks, months – even years. Others are completely blindsided by their partner announcing – seemingly out of the blue – that they intend to end the marriage. Whatever camp you fall in, when you really… Read More »
Understanding Unconventional Domestic Violence in California
The term “domestic violence” can bring a specific, and all too common, scenario to mind. There are countless news reports and every-day stories of men assaulting women, such as a man assaulting his wife. This does happen. It is far too common and it is never acceptable. Another side to the tragedy surrounding domestic… Read More »
Halle Berry’s Eight Year Battle Comes to a Resolution: Avoiding Delays in Divorce and Custody Cases
Everyone hopes that any tumultuous parts of a divorce will be over quickly, and as painlessly as possible. Some people are luckier than others. It has recently been reported that after eight years of negotiations, actress Halle Berry and ex-husband Olivier Martinez have come to a final resolution in their divorce and custody case…. Read More »
Common Child Support Questions in California
Most parents would agree that our children are the most important parts of our lives. Regardless of anything else going on, we will do anything for our children. That does not stop if the parents of children divorce. Parents continue to provide care for children even after any marriage or relationship comes to an… Read More »
Game of Courts: What is “Jurisdiction” in Divorce?
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner continue to make waves through the news circuits. While much of the celebrity break up story is filled with the he-said-she-said rhetoric that is common in all divorces, this particular couple’s divorce has already shown itself to have nuances that others might learn from. This week, we are reminded… Read More »
Can I Choose a New Attorney Mid-Divorce?
Divorce and custody battles are not always something we see coming. Far too often, people are just going along in their normal daily lives when, seemingly out of the blue, their partner tells them they are filing for divorce. It is only natural if some panic sets in, particularly for anyone who is unfamiliar… Read More »
Military Moves: Does California Have Jurisdiction in my Case?
If you moved around a LOT growing up, odds are you grew up a military kid. Because military service members are subject to being moved every few years, it is not uncommon to feel transient as you go from place to place, base to base, city to city. This can represent an enormous hardship… Read More »
Military Deployment and Child Custody After Divorce
As difficult as divorce can be, there is always a finish line. That is not to say that nothing will ever pop up after a divorce and child custody agreement become finalized, but by and large, many families can begin to move on with their lives with some degree of certainty and closure. This… Read More »
Differentiating ‘Paternal Rights’ from ‘Parental Rights’ in California
There is perhaps no profession in which the meaning of words matters more than in the world of law. The outcome of life-altering legal cases can turn – as one former U.S. President famously stated – on “what the definition of the word ‘is,’ is.” As you can see, the word “Paternal” and the… Read More »
My California Divorce is Headed for Trial – What Does that Mean?
Suits and stuffy air. Divided sides. Unfamiliar court formalities and strangers learning the most intimate details of our most intimate relationship. A divorce can, essentially, completely avoid court. But only if both sides agree/settle on every single point of every single issue in the divorce. While this is possible, in most divorces there is… Read More »
