Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Types Of Adoption Recognized In Tennessee
There are few things involved in the court process that can bring an element of joy. While adoption very often involves an element of loss, by and large it is a happy affair. Even the most seasoned family law judge will likely still crack a smile when handling the finalization of an adoption of… Read More »
Grandparent Visitation Rights In Tennessee
The birth of a new child into a family is a blessing. It is often said that the reward for being a parent is having the privilege of eventually becoming a grandparent. While the perks and sweetness of becoming a grandparent are certainly real, the relationship can become complicated when, for whatever reason, the… Read More »
Mental Health And Tennessee Divorce
Every family is impacted by mental health in some way. If you have built a family with an individual suffering from mental health issues, you have experienced first hand what a destructive effect that can take on the family. Under Tennessee law the mental health of individuals can affect decisions in divorce and custody… Read More »
Terminating Parental Rights In Tennessee
When a child is born, the parents of the child automatically vest, or acquire, certain rights over the child. These rights include items such as legal and physical custody of the child. These rights are precious and difficult to lose, but may be relinquished, either voluntarily or involuntarily, if certain conditions are met. This… Read More »
Who Pays Child Support In Tennessee, And How Much Will It Cost?
Parents worry about their children. This is even more true when children go through something as potentially stressful as the dissolution of a marriage. Divorce changes the financial dynamics of the family unit, so it is not surprising that some of the most pressing matters on a divorcing parent’s mind is: how much is… Read More »
Basics You Should Know About DUI In Tennessee
It’s that time of year again – Holiday season is here. And whether you fall in the camp of “holiday decorating before Thanksgiving is a travesty” or you bust out the snow-flocked decor from the attic as soon as the trick or treat bowl runs dry – there is no wrong way to celebrate…. Read More »
101: Annulment In Tennessee
If and when people think about the dissolution of a marriage, it is usually couched in the term “divorce.” There is a good reason for that, as most marriages that come to an end find that dissolution via a divorce decree. However, there are circumstances which warrant the use, instead, of an annulment. Annulments… Read More »
How Will A Tennessee Divorce Affect Your Estate Plan?
Each year may be made up of 521,600 minutes, but when you are going through a disruptive, strenuous divorce, every one of those minutes might feel like a year in and of itself. It may feel like keeping up with the various questions that absolutely need to be answered now is all you can… Read More »
Gift Taxes And Tennessee Estate Planning
It is not uncommon for people to re-evaluate their estate plans during the holiday season. In a world where so much is uncertain, and some family members may be struggling, it is only natural that we may seek out ways we might utilize our resources to help our loved ones. Those with many assets… Read More »
Fiduciary Duty In Divorce: What Is It, And Why Is It Important?
When you pledge to love, honor, and cherish one another in your wedding vows, no one can understand what that promise will truly encompass. Even couples who try everything they can to work through the trials life throws at them often find themselves journeying down the path of divorce. Unfortunately, by the time a… Read More »
