Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Gifts from a Parent Count as Child Support?
Parents give their children gifts all the time and typically, there is nothing associated with them. However, when a person has been ordered to pay child support, either through divorce or a paternity proceeding, parents may sometimes wonder if they can use those gifts as a credit towards child support. The issue most often… Read More »
How Does Divorce Impact Your Credit Score?
You have a lot on your mind when going through a divorce, and your credit score is likely not one of them. Unfortunately, if you do not take your credit score into consideration when ending your marriage, there are some things that could negatively affect it. So, if you are going through a divorce,… Read More »
Is Public Intoxication Really a Crime in Florida?
So, you went out to a ball game or another event with a few friends and had a few drinks. You never imagined it would result in charges being filed against you. This is a situation people find themselves in all too often in Orlando. So, is public intoxication really a crime in Florida?… Read More »
Understanding the Crime of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Florida
When people think of drug crimes in the State of Florida, they often first think of marijuana possession, as the drug is still illegal in the state when used for recreational purposes. However, there is another very common type of drug crime that law enforcement and the prosecution aggressively pursue. This is the crime… Read More »
What are Florida’s Pre-Trial Intervention Programs?
Facing criminal charges is always scary, particularly if you have never been charged with an offense before. You are likely wondering what is involved in the process of being charged with a crime, and have concerns about your future. Although it may not seem as though you have options, that is not true. First… Read More »
FAQs Surrounding Driving and Medical Marijuana
Florida is home to many medical marijuana patients and while these individuals do consume cannabis legally, they can still sometimes get into trouble with the law. One of the main times this happens is when medical marijuana patients are driving and either do not have their card on them, or police officers suspect they… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Florida Probation Violations
In Florida you can be placed on probation as part of a negotiated plea offer, as ordered by a judge as a part of a plea to the bench, or as ordered by a judge as a post-prison continuation of your sentence. As long as you follow the terms imposed by the judge and… Read More »
When is Sexual Harassment a Crime in Florida?
Thanks to the media and multiple movements across the country, sexual harassment has garnered a lot of attention and awareness in recent years. Sexual harassment is largely misunderstood though, as it is usually a civil matter, particularly when it happens in the workplace. So, when is sexual harassment a crime in Florida? What is… Read More »
FAQs About Divorce in Orlando
Family law is always a sensitive issue, particularly when two married people start to consider the possibility of divorce. The divorce rate in Florida is steadily climbing, leaving many families to face the reality of a marriage coming to an end. If you are considering divorce, or the process has already started, you have… Read More »
How to Determine if Mediation is Right for You
When going through a divorce, every detail of your future will be up in the air until the case is resolved. Until that time, you will face many legal issues with your spouse, including disputes involving property division, alimony, and more. For many, the idea of discussing these personal details in open court is… Read More »
