Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Probation Violations to Avoid
When someone pleads guilty to a crime, or a court finds a person guilty of a crime, the time they spend behind bars may not be as lengthy as you think. It is incredibly common for a person’s sentence to include some amount of “probation” time. Probation allows for individuals to serve a portion… Read More »
How Can Adultery Affect my Divorce in Tennessee?
There is a reason that so many country songs that are at the top of the charts are about cheating. From the dawn of mankind, unfaithfulness has plagued those in the pursuit of true love, and happily ever after. Unfortunately, many marriages disintegrate due to unfaithfulness on the part of one of the partners…. Read More »
How to Handle Sentimental Items in Your Divorce
In divorce cases, there is a lot to plan for and think about. You are, after all, setting yourself up with a springboard into the next chapter of your life. While it is necessary to focus on financial stability as you go through the process of dividing assets and debts as part of your… Read More »
What are the Consequences for Tampering with Evidence in Tennessee?
Evidence is used in every civil case, and every criminal case. Without evidence, judges and juries would have nothing to rely on in determining a fair ruling in a case, or in determining whether they believe that someone is guilty of a crime. Because of the critical role that evidence plays in processing court… Read More »
Modifying or Terminating Alimony in Tennessee
While a divorce may last forever, certain terms of the divorce agreement may not last forever. One important item that might be subject to change is the order to pay an ex-spouse alimony. While it is possible to have an alimony order modified or ended, it is not a simple or easy process. The… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Divorce
We will not sugarcoat it: going through a divorce is going to be tough for the vast majority of people. Even if you saw your divorce coming a long time ago, there is still history to sift through. Most people will be dealing with heightened emotions, frustration – and a level of confusion. Most… Read More »
Common Questions on Child Support in Tennessee
Our children are the most important things in our lives – at least, most parents think so. And our desire to foster and protect our children does not end, even when a relationship does. But what should a parent expect when the relationship with their co-parent dissolves? How, exactly, does child support work? While… Read More »
Does Intention Affect Jurisdiction in a Divorce Case?
The divorce case of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner continues to make headlines, and continues to offer the opportunity to discuss various principles of family law. This week, the two celebrity’s nationalities are again of pivotal importance: Ms. Turner is a British Actress, Mr. Jonas a musician from the U.S. Because her marriage will… Read More »
What Impacts the Cost of Divorce Litigation?
A huge part of what makes divorce a stressful experience is that our clients are living in a state of limbo. Many do not know what their home life will look like after the divorce is final. The process of divorce also, very often, includes the process of looking for new housing, hiring new… Read More »
Why You Need an Estate Plan – and Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Most people know the most basic idea behind estate planning: it is important that we have our affairs in order in case the unthinkable happens. While everyone knows the importance of building an estate plan, it is frequently just one of those things that falls off the radar. Procrastination is one of the biggest… Read More »
