Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips for Navigating Back-to-School for the Newly Divorced
You have just gone through a divorce: there was a total upheaval of what “norma” looked like in your household. You may not even still reside in the SAME household. But regardless of whatever turmoil you, your ex, and your kids have gone through, you probably viewed the divorce and custody agreement as the… Read More »
Custodial Interference in Tennessee
The dissolution of a relationship is tough. The dissolution of a relationship that involves underage kids can often be even tougher, since both partners are usually required to continue to cooperate in order to co-parent. Custody arrangements rarely give each parent precisely what they want. This is particularly true when it is a judge… Read More »
Understanding Domestic Assault Under Tennessee Law
There are many crimes that fit under the umbrella of “domestic violence.” An action does not need to be premeditated in order to be considered a violation of the domestic violence laws and standards of Tennessee. Domestic violence does not stem from one particular set of circumstances either – it can, and often does,… Read More »
Importance of Estate Planning for Young Families
Many families with young kids will have been exposed to the Saturday-morning-cartoon version of wealth. Things like reclusive ducks swimming in oceans of gold coins, and mega mansions sprawled on top of a tiny emerald-green hill. When we compare this to our own, more realistic estate and possessions it might be easy to feel… Read More »
Emergency Custody Orders in Tennessee
While divorce is a very common life event in this day and age, it is still one of the most stressful life events a person can live through. Divorce is often about more than just a breakup between two people – you may need to sell your home, lost some amount of access to… Read More »
Assets People Commonly Forget to Consider in Tennessee Divorces
People going through a divorce often come to the table already stressed. Already worn thin. Already grieving something big. At the same time, navigating through the divorce process requires people to fully engage and navigate multiple new and stressful things at once. You might be staring down the process of finding a new home…. Read More »
Mistakes You Can Avoid in Your Child Custody Case
It is important to keep your emotions in check, and your eyes on the big picture when you are going through a divorce. The stress and high-stakes nature of even the friendliest of divorces can put anyone’s head in a spin. But it is critically important for you to remember certain core principles while… Read More »
Is Marijuana Legal In Tennessee?
One interesting thing about the United States of America is that while all of the states are united as one country, there are certainly different cultures existing from one state to the next. The diversity that exists across our nation can serve to make us stronger – though the variation between states can also… Read More »
What Is A Postnuptial Agreement, And What Can Make One Invalid?
More and more people are becoming aware of the concept of postnuptial agreements. While prenuptial agreements may be even more recognizable, postnuptial agreements are a valid tool and becoming a standard in many marriages across the U.S. Postnuptial agreements do, after all, function in a very similar fashion to prenuptial agreements. The main difference… Read More »
What Makes A Marriage “Valid” In Tennessee
Many weddings resemble one another. These commitment ceremonies include a traditional license and officiant, white cake, perhaps the church where your parents were married, and maybe even that one uncle who tried to dance on the bar a few hours in. However, you may also have heard of that one celebrity, or your co-worker’s… Read More »
