Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Problem With Bounce Houses
Who wouldn’t want to play in a bounce house? They’re colorful, full of happy kids, and give youngsters the kind of active play so many parents fear has otherwise been replaced with screen time. But parents should be advised: the perception that bounce houses are safe is 100 percent false. That’s according to a… Read More »
Don’t Make These Divorce Mistakes!
People who are hit hard by the thought of a divorce sometimes take a while to recover from the shock to the system, and wind up making critical errors simply because their judgment isn’t up to par. That’s why it’s so important to have a local trusted divorce attorney working in tandem with you—so… Read More »
Is Birdnesting The Best Way For You To Share Custody?
It’s tough being a child of divorce. A kid’s entire world changes, and they are completely powerless to do anything about it. Suddenly they find themselves filling backpacks with clothes, shoes, homework, and the like, hauling their possessions from one house to another as they rearrange their lives to accommodate parents who no longer… Read More »
Collisions Involving Big Rigs
Our highways are crammed with vehicles of all kinds, from motorcycles and small passenger vehicles to delivery vans and tractor-trailers. Not surprisingly, the size of the vehicle often has an impact on the amount of damage incurred in the event of a collision, particularly when any of these vehicles crash into each other. Maryland… Read More »
The Worst Time For Divorce: When You’re Pregnant
As a pregnant woman, what could possibly be the impetus for a divorce? We generally think of pregnancy as a time of excitement as the happy couple plans to expand their family. But that stereotype simply doesn’t match up with the reality for many. If you are going to be dealing with both a… Read More »
Financial Recovery From Maryland Bicycle Accidents
A morning bicycle commute ended in death for a woman who was struck by a right-turning garbage truck at a crosswalk in Montgomery County in January 2022. A man suffered a similar fate in April 2021 after a Dodge Dart collided with him on Paper Mill Road, leading to lethal injuries. A 32-year-old man… Read More »
Elder Abuse
Older Americans across the country experience abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Oftentimes, victims are too frail to protect themselves as the people they depend on for care are the very perpetrators of the abuse. Other times they are victims to strangers to take advantage of their vulnerability and naivete. If you or a loved one… Read More »
Child Danger: Pesticides
While we all understand that pesticides are poisons that can be dangerous to anyone, many parents do not realize that 13 percent of all poisoning incidents involving children occur in someone else’s home. If your child suffers from pesticide poisoning in the home of a friend or neighbor, or perhaps at a park or… Read More »
Distracted Driving In Maryland – What You Should Know
These days it seems Americans are so accustomed to multi-talking that we’ve come to believe we are invincible when it comes to doing multiple tasks in addition to driving. And it’s true– people get away with eating, texting, and other activities while behind the wheel every day. Unfortunately, it’s really a game of Russian… Read More »
When Domestic Violence Threatens The Unborn
You love your husband. He loves you. Even though there are occasional physical encounters due to his unpredictable temper—you know he loves you. Yes, you’ve had a few bruises, maybe even a broken bone or two. But you know he loves you. Your pregnancy was a blessing. You thought it would bring you closer. … Read More »
