Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorce And Bankruptcy
Everyone knows that financial problems can lead to the ruin of a marriage—but can the reverse be true, as well? Can marital problems lead to financial ruin? Plenty of people think so. In fact, of those surveyed reported that divorce had been a primary factor in their financial insolvency. Respondents between 40 and 49… Read More »
Holiday Domestic Violence
For many of us, the holidays are a time to celebrate the bounty of the season. We bask in the warmth of family and friends, good food, children’s laughter, and sparkling lights. This idyllic picture, however, is nothing close to the reality many face during the season of festivities. If you live with an… Read More »
Florida Hit And Run Defense
If you’ve been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, your life could be turned upside down by the penalties. That’s why it is imperative that you have a dedicated and fierce criminal defense attorney working on your behalf immediately. Florida Statistics According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, nearly 1,200 reported… Read More »
Domestic Violence And Your Pets
We know that domestic violence is primarily about control. And what better way to control someone than to threaten their loved ones—particularly if those loved ones are pets who can’t report the abuse. The emotional devastation of seeing a defenseless, innocent animal harmed in retaliation or to gain the upper hand in a relationship… Read More »
Bankruptcy Related To Traumatic Brain Injury
For a family dealing with a serious injury to a loved one’s brain and/or spinal cord, the physical and emotional trauma can be absolutely devastating. Unfortunately, the pain can and does spread to other areas of life, one of which can be finances. How can a traumatic brain injury (TBI) result in a bankruptcy?… Read More »
Trauma Bonding: Why Some Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships
Why stay in an abusive relationship? The question has been asked by families and friends of abuse victims over the decades. It seemingly makes no sense for anyone to opt to continue giving abusive individuals more and more opportunities for cruel and/or violent acts. What gives? Trauma Bonding It may seem hard to believe,… Read More »
When Mental Health Issues Impact Criminal Justice
Half of the people behind bars in jails across America suffer from some type of mental health issue. The same is true for two-thirds of people in prisons. Why are we incarcerating people who need mental health assistance? What gives? Senseless Incarceration We know that when mental health problems plague an individual, those problems… Read More »
Understanding Search Warrants And Affidavits
The nation was riveted to the news: Former president Donald Trump’s Mara Lago resort had been the location of an FBI search. There were reportedly dozens of agents on the property, going through various rooms, and even Trump’s safe. Since then, the media has been flooded with words like “warrant” and “affidavit.” Understanding these,… Read More »
The Road To Financial Recovery After Bankruptcy
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, it may feel like the worst day of your life. The future seems bleak, and you feel like you’ve lost your footing in life. How can you move forward? What chance do you have to regain financial stability down the road? While it may seem that you… Read More »
10 Reasons Abusers Abuse
How could anyone do this to me? Victims of abuse struggle to understand how someone who supposedly loves them can justify the abuse they dole out. It’s a simple question, but with a complicated answer. Abuse To be clear, the types of abuse—physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial, verbal and spiritual—may exist in isolation, although… Read More »