Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Rich And Famous Divorce
Celebrity couples are oh-so-enviable! Their weddings are often extravagant, glitzy affairs, and then they go on to live in marvelous houses, take lavish vacations, wear expensive designer clothes, and experience every benefit one could imagine. So why then, do so many celebrity marriages wind up on the rocks? What’s Behind the Unhappiness? Even though… Read More »
Parents With Disabilities And The Fight For Custody In Divorce
There’s no one on the planet who adores and cherishes your kids more than you do. Every day, you conspire to build their confidence and nurture them to become good, productive, caring little human beings. But as you face the prospect of divorce, your soon-to-be ex wants full custody, and is focusing on the… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents
Over 6,600 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents across the country in 2020. 131 of those were right here in Maryland. Sadly, the trend is moving up year to year, with an increase of over 50 percent in the decade from 2010-2020. Alcohol Related Accidents While many factors play into any kind of accident,… Read More »
Divorce: Things May Be Different Than You Think
There are all kinds of misconceptions about divorce these days, making it difficult to know if what you think is about to happen is what will actually occur when you file for divorce. While every scenario is different, there are some basics that you really should understand as you move forward with your plans…. Read More »
Civil Suits And Gun Violence
Dancing, pony rides, snow cones, food and drinks: it was to be a neighborhood party to remember. And remember it they will: two people were killed and 28 others hospitalized after a shooter took aim at people celebrating “Brooklyn Day” in the city of Baltimore. Roughly half of those injured were children. Who is… Read More »
17 Injured As Vehicle Runs Red Light
17 people were taken to an area hospital after an MTA bus was crashed into by a Lexus, ultimately landing in an apartment building in Baltimore. A dozen of the patients were not seriously injured, and another five required the Shock Trauma unit, though none had life-threatening issues. What caused the crash? Witnesses described… Read More »
Ten Factors Considered In A Custody Battle
While it’s generally agreed that children do best when both parents have a strong relationship with them, there are situations in which divorcing couples battle over custody issues and one or both feels strongly that they should have sole custody. What does the court consider in these situations? Legal Expectation The law requires that… Read More »
Not Sure If Divorce Is For You?
Anyone who’s contemplated divorce but couldn’t decide with certainty whether it was the right path or not is certainly less than happy with their marriage. But divorce is a humongous, generally final step, and it’s often difficult to know if or when it’s the right time to move forward with it, especially if there’s… Read More »
Peloton Recalls Two Million
Peloton is back in the news, and that’s not a good thing. Previously the company was forced to recall exercise bikes because of a problem involving children and pets being pulled into the rotating mechanism resulting in injuries and deaths. Now new problems have forced a larger recall. What’s the Issue? Model PL01 has… Read More »
Prepare For The Discovery Process In Divorce
If you’re headed for divorce, you should know that you’re about to be faced with multiple documents, meetings, and, yes, headaches. Divorce can be a time-consuming process to be sure. A significant part of the divorce process relates to discovery, the sharing of information with the opposing side of the divorce: 1- You’ll be… Read More »
