Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Happens to My Home if I Have a Mortgage in My Chicago Divorce? Two Traditional Methods for Dividing Up Property in Chicago Divorces Explained
One of the things that couples that are separating and gearing towards divorce proceedings in Chicago must consider is the matter of living arrangements. Typically divorcing spouses go their separate ways and decide not to live under the same roof any longer. However, when a married couple shares a mortgage, the situation can become… Read More »
3 Tips for Chicago Couples Facing “Gray Divorces”
There is no doubt that “gray divorce” has been trending all over social media and financial news outlets alike. If you have not heard of it yet, “gray divorce” refers to divorces that occur between older individuals, that is, 65-years-old and older. Gray divorce is something that has been steadily increasing, with the divorce… Read More »
5 Signs that Divorce is Becoming More Normalized in America
There is no question that divorce is a topic that is much more socially accepted in pretty much every circle than it was in yesteryears. Television shows and movies seem to seamlessly navigate the issues of separation and divorce, celebrities steal the limelight as they go through divorce proceedings, and it is certainly no… Read More »
My Husband Cheated on Me – Is that Grounds for a Legal Separation and Divorce in Chicago? Chicago’s No-Fault Divorce Laws Explained
It is undeniable that infidelity is one of the top reasons that people in Chicago and throughout the country ultimately separate and get a divorce. For some, an affair or one night stand comes out of the blue, but once is enough to start official divorce proceedings. For others, the trust in the marriage… Read More »
Washington D.C. Updates Divorce Laws, Does Away with Waiting Period for D.C. Divorces
Washington D.C. has just made major changes to its marriage and divorces, and is making headlines for eliminating its previous waiting time requirement. According to national news reports, before the recent change in the law, Washington D.C. required that divorcing spouses live separately and apart for at least six months before they could be… Read More »
International Child Abductions: 3 Reasons to Act Immediately if You Suspect Your Ex is Planning to Abduct Your Child Overseas
Most parents who have gone through long and drawn-out custody battles over their child or children with an ex-spouse or partner know that the fight for who gets custody of the child can be extremely heated. With tensions flaring and animosities building between divorcing or otherwise separating parents, a child can easily get caught… Read More »
How to Navigate the Post-Divorce Dating World when You Do Not Want to Talk about Your Divorce
For some newly-divorced Chicagoans, discussing the divorce process and one’s ex-spouse can seem like opening up fresh wounds and pouring in salt. For others, speaking about the dissolution of marriage process can feel cathartic, and may be a way to heal. In whatever way a person decides to handle the issue of their prior… Read More »
Three Things I Wish I Knew about Being Separated without being Married in Chicago
There are a number of reasons that a couple may decide not to get married, even if they have been together for a number of years and share all aspects of their lives with one another. One of those reasons may be that the couple believes that not getting married will make things easier… Read More »
A Story about How a Louisiana Mother Abducted her Own Son Highlights International Child Abductions
The issues surrounding child custody battles are never easy. Whether the fans of controversy over child custody issues are flamed by love for the child, hate for the ex-spouse or partner, or a combination of both, many divorcing and separating couples find themselves in the fight of their lives when it comes to child… Read More »
Divorcing Couple Remains Living Together Due to Tough Housing Market
Most divorcing couples in Chicago probably would faint at the thought of living with their ex-spouse after deciding to get a divorce. However, high prices and high inflation have hit and with the housing market pricing many Chicago residents and people around the country out of homes, some couples may be re-thinking living together… Read More »
