Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Common Questions On Unwed Fathers, Child Support, And Custody
There is often a lot of confusion within the general public about what “the law” says about various topics. The processes and responsibilities applying to unwed fathers and custody or child support issues is one such contentious item. Perhaps this confusion is due, in part, to there being countless laws and regulations in effect… Read More »
The Four Types Of Alimony Recognized In Tennessee
The United States is a conglomeration of many different places and cultures coming together to form one nation. While there are several items that vary across the states, one thing is relatively constant: about half of marriages end in divorce. By and large the people of our nation understand that, for better or worse,… Read More »
Are There Benefits To Filing An At-Fault Divorce?
Once one or both spouses in a relationship have come to the decision to terminate their marriage, the next step that must be taken is for one of the spouses to file for divorce, thereby initiating the required legal process nearly every couple must go through if they wish to dissolve their marriage. Part… Read More »
Dividing Property Between Unmarried Couples Who Break Up
In this day and age, many, many couples live together before they get married. Some choose never to officially marry at all, and enter more of a domestic partnership. For these couples, navigating how to divide jointly-owned property in the case of a break up may be more tricky. People talk about divorce and… Read More »
Types Of Adoption Recognized In Tennessee
There are few things involved in the court process that can bring an element of joy. While adoption very often involves an element of loss, by and large it is a happy affair. Even the most seasoned family law judge will likely still crack a smile when handling the finalization of an adoption of… Read More »
Grandparent Visitation Rights In Tennessee
The birth of a new child into a family is a blessing. It is often said that the reward for being a parent is having the privilege of eventually becoming a grandparent. While the perks and sweetness of becoming a grandparent are certainly real, the relationship can become complicated when, for whatever reason, the… Read More »
Mental Health And Tennessee Divorce
Every family is impacted by mental health in some way. If you have built a family with an individual suffering from mental health issues, you have experienced first hand what a destructive effect that can take on the family. Under Tennessee law the mental health of individuals can affect decisions in divorce and custody… Read More »
Terminating Parental Rights In Tennessee
When a child is born, the parents of the child automatically vest, or acquire, certain rights over the child. These rights include items such as legal and physical custody of the child. These rights are precious and difficult to lose, but may be relinquished, either voluntarily or involuntarily, if certain conditions are met. This… Read More »
