Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Women, Infidelity, And Divorce
If you recently discovered that your wife has been unfaithful, it may have come as quite a blow. If she also announced that she would like to divorce, the shock may be intense. In fact, women’s behavior follows a relatively predictable pattern when it comes to infidelity and divorce, and chances are you had… Read More »
Impaired Driving In Maryland
There were reportedly 14 collisions over Memorial Day weekend 2024 in the state of Maryland that were suspected to be related to alcohol. That’s a lot of pain and misery for a little partying. Some other recent accidents involving drugs and/or alcohol include: A woman who was standing near her car on the shoulder… Read More »
Tesla Vehicles Endanger Everyone On The Road
Zipping through stop signs without so much as a pause, one Tesla driver –Geoffrey Fowler–is finding out that, even after employing the software updates sent to users’ phones, the vehicles are anything but safe. And because the technology allowing drivers to leave the driving to the vehicle is in cars on roadways across the… Read More »
Divorcing In Maryland
Maryland divorce, like divorce throughout the country, has always been predicated on the misdeeds of one spouse—until recently, that is. Yes, even in a divorce that both people desired, there had to be a legal reason listed, one that disparaged one of the partners. Various states accepted issues such as mental or physical cruelty,… Read More »
Harmful Dietary Supplements
As the focus on improving health becomes paramount these days, it’s no wonder that dietary supplements have become a thriving industry. But many people don’t realize that there is a grave lack of government oversight in the supplement business. That translates to situations where consumers may not get what they pay for, and, in… Read More »
Best Interests Of The Child In Divorce
Divorce can be difficult for couples, without question. But the couple is not alone in facing changes: oftentimes children have a tough time dealing with a split that means huge transformations in their daily lives. That’s why putting their best interests first is always a priority for the courts. Naturally, one of the key… Read More »
Personal Injury As A Result Of School Hazing
Greek life is well-known for many conflicting things: charity work, mentoring, and student pride; parties, wild times, and yes, despite state and university bans, hazing. Unlike the perceptions among some, hazing can result in serious mental, emotional, and physical harms, including death. If you or someone you love has suffered significant harm due to… Read More »
Liability Waivers OceanGate Expeditions And More
The Titan submersible had been missing for nearly two hours with no word from the crew. The world breathlessly waited for news, but when it came, it wasn’t good. According to the U.S. Navy, evidence suggested an underwater implosion may have occurred. Nonetheless, the search mission continued with hopes for good news. It was… Read More »
School Bus Crash Is Alarming
No one could doubt the sincerity of one student’s description of the accident involving a school bus that flipped onto its side: “surreal.” Fortunately, while that sums up the experience for the bus driver and the 19 students on board the bus, the incident involved only minor harm for a handful of students, with… Read More »
Gray Divorce Can Be Costly For Women
The rate of gray divorce—divorce for individuals who are 50+—has more than doubled in the past few decades, and women are discovering that the aftermath of divorce can be financially problematic. There are notably difficult financial outcomes for women of gray divorce compared to their male counterparts. Understanding these challenges is critical for anyone… Read More »
