Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Requiring COVID-19 “Vaccines” Does Not Rely On Science
By Thomas Roughneen, Esq. (This article does not constitute legal advice. You must contact a lawyer to fully understand the law and how it applies to the facts of your case) Know your rights. These are bizarre times with those in charge acting irrationally. This is, for now, administering experimental drugs that are only… Read More »
Defining The Phrase “Predicate Act Of Domestic Violence”
Before a judge can grant a plaintiff a temporary restraining order (T.R.O) or a final restraining order (F.R.O), the plaintiff must prove his or her case. Among other things, a plaintiff needs to show that the defendant committed a “predicate act of domestic violence.” It is important to note that, in a domestic violence… Read More »
Lump-Sum Alimony
The primary goal of alimony in New Jersey is to help a financially dependent spouse continue living a life similar to the one he or she was living during the marriage. However, it is often hard to achieve that. Therefore, spousal support is usually awarded to dependent spouses to help them live lives close… Read More »
Alternatives To New Jersey Divorce Litigation That New Jerseyans Often Overlook
If you are about to get a divorce in New Jersey, you might be thinking that divorce court is the only way to go. Divorce litigation might be popular among New Jerseyans and Americans at large, but it is not the only way for you to get divorced; alternatives to divorce court exist. Actually,… Read More »
Can Infidelity Affect The Outcome Of A New Jersey Divorce Case?
According to research, infidelity is one of the major contributors to divorce in America. Discovering a spouse’s adultery is never an easy thing. In most cases, people chose to end their marriage after discovering their spouse’s infidelity. If you just discovered that your spouse has been cheating on you, or that your spouse just… Read More »
How do I Protect Myself During Divorce?
We all know life as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) can be challenging and not all marriages survive the challenges. Being a LEO can make obtaining a divorce a bit more complicated. As a law enforcement officer, you have benefits that many others do not have. When facing a divorce, the question you need… Read More »
Restraining Orders Vs. Criminal No Contact Orders: What’s The Difference?
Both restraining and criminal no-contact orders generally prohibit certain parties from contacting protected parties. Both types of orders can prohibit individuals from communicating with protected parties either by phone, physically, in writing, by email, through social media, or via text messages. However, as much as these two types of orders seem alike, there are… Read More »
HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD LAWYER
If you are like most people today, you have an account on social media, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or Snapchat to name a few. There are also sites like Reddit that will give you a recommendation on almost anything from dishwashers to divorce lawyers. The one thing all these sites have in common… Read More »
Types Of Alimony In New Jersey
If you are about to go through the divorce process in New Jersey, keep in mind that one of the issues that might need to be addressed is alimony. Primarily, alimony is awarded to individuals who need financial support during or after their divorce. Alimony is meant to help a receiving party continue living… Read More »
Does new Jersey Have Legal Separation?
The short answer is no, officially, New Jersey does not have legal separation. There is no court process and there is no decree that states you are legally separated in the State of New Jersey. If you and your spouse choose to separate, it might be helpful to have a separation agreement drafted by… Read More »
