Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Financial Tips To Make Divorce A Little Easier
Divorce can be a mentally crushing experience. You are going through some major changes, and there will be some serious financial issues that impact your divorce, so it’s crucial to think with a clear head in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Here are a few tips to make this difficult time a… Read More »
Lithium Battery Fires
Lithium batteries are everywhere these days, from smartphones to laptops, game controllers to E-bikes, and yes, electric vehicles. And although many people never experience danger with them, over 25,000 instances of overheating and/or fires have been reported in the past five years. The bottom line is this: defective batteries can lead to serious devastation…. Read More »
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Give Up On Your Marriage?
Ask anyone who’s married, and nine out of ten people will tell you that sometimes marriage is ridiculously challenging! Without question, marriage has its ups and downs, and the downs can be tough. Acknowledging as much, many couples endure these slumps, knowing that better times are around the corner. But when is it just… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence Can Lead To Divorce
The holidays are a time to celebrate the bounty of the season for many. Basking in the warmth of family and friends, good food, children’s laughter, and sparkling lights, the holidays bring out the best in so many. This idyllic picture, however, is nothing close to the reality some face during this season of… Read More »
Holiday Drinking And Driving
It’s an oxymoron: how can it be that the happiest season of all is also the deadliest time of year across America’s roadways? Sadly, while the most festive of days consists of family, friends, food, and drink for many, there are those for whom the holidays will forever more be a reminder of senseless… Read More »
Productive Divorce Negotiations
If you’re going through a divorce, you know how emotional the process can be. It is usually difficult to converse with someone that you want out of your life; if poor communication was a problem throughout the marriage, it will be even harder now. To achieve the best results in divorce negotiations, then, you’re… Read More »
When Baby Products Lead To Injury
If you are a parent, you know that nothing is more agonizing than seeing your child suffer. Although even the most attentive parent cannot eliminate all possible injuries, most of us do our best. So when our little ones are injured due to poorly designed/constructed products that are specifically designed for kids, what recourse… Read More »
Divorcing A Spouse Who’s Disappeared
When you got married, you were realistic to know that it wouldn’t be all sunshine and roses. But you were in love and figured that love would get you through the tough times. One thing you never could have anticipated is that your spouse would up and leave with not even a breadcrumb to… Read More »
How Safe Is Your Home Elevator?
Although the risk is relatively unknown, it is very real indeed. A number of home elevators that were developed prior to 2017 provide enough space for a small child to get trapped. It has happened, and the results have been devastating. The Dangers for Kids While rare, the injuries and deaths associated with home… Read More »
Will Mediation Be Helpful In Your Divorce?
You’re getting divorced. The decisions ahead are countless: Who gets the big screen television, how are the debts divided, who decides which school the kids attend… the list is endless, and increasingly complicated as you get deeper into it. One of the very first things worth thinking about is whether you could benefit from… Read More »
