Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Domestic Violence and Same-Sex Relationships
Just as many heterosexual relationships are healthy and rewarding, many gay and lesbian families enjoy satisfying and nurturing relationships. At the same time, between one-third and one-fourth of individuals in these relationships experience domestic violence (DV) at some point in their lives. What All Victims of DV Have in Common Regardless of one’s gender,… Read More »
Why Choose Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
If financial pressures are building, you may be feeling trapped. You owe so much money to so many different places, it seems you’ll never get out from under the debt. What are your options moving forward? One that you should seriously consider is filing for bankruptcy. While it may sound drastic, it could be… Read More »
Reasonable Doubt in a Criminal Case
If you are headed for a criminal trial, you probably already know that you must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury. What does that mean, and how can your attorney try to avoid that end? Reasonable Doubt Explained In a criminal court the prosecution has the burden… Read More »
Addictions Can Lead to Bankruptcy
For the families of someone who struggles with an addiction, there are many challenges. One that sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves centers on the debt that is related to addictions. The Challenge One of the biggest problems associated with the one-two-punch of addiction and debt is that families often don’t realize either… Read More »
Domestic Violence: The Economic Consequences You Haven’t Considered
Domestic violence (DV) impacts people all across this country. Religion, economic status, sexual identity, and race cannot protect you from it. It is based in a need of one partner to control another, and rears its ugly head in many ways, including through sexual violence, physical violence, emotional abuse, financial control, stalking, and more…. Read More »
The Impact of Debt on Children
No one loves the idea of serious debt, although many adults throughout the country struggle with it every day. It’s pretty obvious that crippling debt can have a negative impact on debtors in terms of stress, relationships, and satisfaction in life. But many of us never consider the impact of debt on our kids…. Read More »
Deceit in American Policing
Richard Leo, renowned expert on interrogation techniques, calls deception the most defining and salient feature of interrogations in this country. Many people may not realize it, but law enforcement regularly interrogate suspects and lie about the potential leniency that could be traded for cooperation. In some cases they even about the evidence they have…. Read More »
Should You File for Bankruptcy Jointly with Your Spouse?
If you and your spouse are suffering financial distress and are considering filing for bankruptcy in Florida, you may be wondering whether you should file as an individual or jointly. In most cases it benefits couples to file jointly, although in certain situations that is not the case. Regardless of how you file, remember… Read More »
Can 911 Call Analysis be Trusted?
Let’s say you’re out and about when the unthinkable happens—you discover someone who appears to be dead. It might be someone you know, or a total stranger. You automatically pick up the phone and dial 911 to report it, which is the sensible and responsible thing to do, right? But before you know it,… Read More »
Is a Man You Know a Victim of Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence: many have a hard time believing that men can be the victims, but the truth is that what happens behind closed doors can be very surprising. Although it may seem far-fetched, there are actually some pretty standard signs that suggest a man may be suffering from this type of psychological, emotional, or… Read More »