Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Business Owners Divorce
If divorce is on your mind but you are worried about much more than the marriage itself—it may be because you own a small business, and you don’t know what will become of it in a divorce. You have all kinds of questions: Will you have to share a portion of the business with… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Your Fall?
Sure, anyone can fall just because they’re not paying attention or because they’re clumsy. Even so, plenty of falls are preventable. That’s right, all too often falls are the result of environmental influences that, had they been addressed in a timely manner, would have posed absolutely no danger. If you’ve experienced a fall that… Read More »
Speeding Kills
After speeding through a red light, a 24-year-old man smashed his vehicle into a light pole, then a tree, and finally, a fire hydrant. Rescue workers arrived to find the man had died. Not many months before this tragic accident, a speeding vehicle crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer, killing the driver. The theme of… Read More »
Road Rage And Civil Lawsuits
We hear a lot about road rage these days. Who hasn’t seen a crazy driver speeding, veering in and out of traffic, tailgating, or refusing to allow another driver to merge or change lanes. This is all common stuff on American roadways. While these behaviors are frightening in and of themselves, sometimes motorists actually… Read More »
Problems With Therapy Camps For Troubled Teens
Were you at your wit’s end when it came to your teen’s attitude and behavior? Maybe you’d tried everything you could think of to develop a connection and some trust, but your efforts were rewarded with rebellion and outright dangerous behaviors. As a last resort, you investigated youth camps for troubled teens, and settled… Read More »
Senior Women May Qualify For A Social Security Boost
For senior women who divorce, there is some concern that the risk of living in poverty is much higher than it is for widows and other older Americans. In fact, roughly one in five women over the age of 65 who are divorce will find themselves living in poverty. That’s significantly higher than for… Read More »
How To Broach The Topic Of Divorce
Your marriage is tedious and depressing, and you have no desire to even attempt to make it work. Divorce seems like the only option. As much as you’d like to get out, even contemplating the drama and nastiness you could be facing is more than a bit overwhelming. Yes, this is a big deal,… Read More »
Sideswipe Collisions
When one vehicle sideswiped another on Solomons Island Road early one morning, and then went on to smash into yet another vehicle, three individuals wound up in the hospital. It was one of many serious accidents that occur on roadways across the country every day. Causes of Sideswipe Accidents While sometimes sideswipe collisions are… Read More »
Hiding Assets In Divorce
Is there a possibility your spouse might be trying to hide assets in order to double-cross you out of your fair share in a divorce? If so, you truly would benefit from an experienced, tough divorce attorney who will fight for the best outcomes for you. An attorney with the right knowhow can flush… Read More »
Father’s Rights In Divorce
Fathers often feel they are at a huge disadvantage in the midst of a divorce. They believe that no judge would ever limit a mother’s access to her children, but are more than happy to restrict a father’s relationship with his children. The good news is that while that attitude may have been prevalent… Read More »
