Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Alimony and Income
When you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in the midst of a divorce, alimony is often a major concern for both parties. In some states, alimony is calculated using a very strict formula, with little to no deviation allowed. In Nevada, the calculation is much less regimented, meaning that it is important to show… Read More »
Real Property In A Community Property State
Nevada’s community property laws apply to all property acquired during a marriage, but some couples have no idea that real property may be addressed by the same laws as their personal items. If you own property with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may need to consult an attorney as to how to handle its division… Read More »
Concerns For Divorcing Military Personnel
Divorce is never easy, but if one has to go through the process while serving in the military, it can be even more difficult. Military divorce can have a number of different procedures that are not present in civilian divorce, and it is critical that you understand them before proceeding. If not, you may… Read More »
Cohabitation In Nevada
Not everyone wants to get married. Many people these days are perfectly content living together without being legally married. Nevada couples have sought to clarify the status of their relationships by executing what are called “cohabitation agreements”. While lacking the strength of statutorily recognized contracts like a prenuptial agreement, they are potentially valid contracts… Read More »
Changing Your Will Post Divorce
In the complex process of a divorce, often the last thing a person thinks of is to make adjustments to their estate planning instruments. However, in Nevada, it is necessary to change your will and other documents after divorce, because the law invalidates certain provisions if you do not. This can pose problems for… Read More »
Relocating With Your Child
People are much more mobile nowadays than they were in past generations, and this is especially true when there has been a major life event – a job change, a death in the family, or after divorce. If you want to move away after your Nevada divorce is final, you can do so –… Read More »
How To Divide Significant Assets During Divorce
While it may sound classist, it is the truth that high-asset divorces are generally much more complex and time-consuming than divorces where the parties have few assets to their names. If you have a lot of assets, it can seem difficult to know how best to divide them without being bogged down in minutiae…. Read More »
Pets & “Parenting” Time
Pet owners generally see their cat, dog, or other animal as part of the family. However, the law does not necessarily follow suit, and as such, this can make for difficult discussions during a divorce. If you are a pet parent, it is important to be aware that your pets are not going to… Read More »
Parenting Plans & Military Spouses
When one parent is in the military, it can sometimes be difficult to ensure that your children have the stability they need to thrive, especially because deployment can happen at any time. This is one of the major reasons that a parenting plan is so vital for military couples during a divorce, so that… Read More »
How To Annul A Nevada Marriage
Nevada, and Las Vegas in particular, has a reputation as a place where fast relationships are often legalized. Given the many wedding chapels on the Strip, it is perhaps understandable. However, in many cases, a “quickie” marriage can be annulled. Marriages can be annulled if they meet certain criteria, and if you need an… Read More »