Author Archives: Jay Butchko
NJ’s Red Flag law Burdens LEOs
[The Second Amendment] guarantee[s] the individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation. Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, District of Columbia v. Heller Although it should be the exception, an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) can be a helpful tool when used properly by law enforcement and judges. Sadly, we are… Read More »
Couples With a Final Restraining Order Will Soon be Able to Mediate Across the State
Recently, the New Jersey Judiciary issued a directive implementing an economic mediation program for those litigants who have a restraining order. The mediation would take place at the courthouse with litigants remaining in separate rooms throughout the mediation. The mediator, specially trained, would shuttle back and forth between the two rooms to try and… Read More »
What happens if my husband (wife) changes his mind?
As an attorney, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “My husband (wife) changed his mind. He will not sign the Property Settlement Agreement.” When two people are getting divorced, the courts in New Jersey require that the parties attend economic mediation if they cannot agree at the Early Settlement Panel. The… Read More »
How do i Protect Myself During a Military Divorce?
Military personnel in New Jersey can be divorced just like everyone else. However, we all know, military life is different, which in turn, may make getting divorced a bit more complicated. As a military service member, the question should be “How do I protect myself during a military divorce?” First, most military families move… Read More »
Legal Separation in new Jersey
Officially, New Jersey does not have legal separation. There is no court process and there is no decree that states you are legally separated. If you and your spouse choose to separate, it might be helpful to have a separation agreement drafted by a competent family law attorney. By drafting a separation agreement, you… Read More »
High Asset Divorce
Kudos to you – it took a lot of time and energy to get where you are today! You are now financially well off, have enough to send your children to college but you don’t want to stay married, however you’d like to come out of the divorce in the best financial situation possible…. Read More »
Can I get a divorce during COVID-19?
Even though things have been far from normal during these last three months, you can still get divorced in New Jersey. Just like businesses have had to adapt to these changing times, our State government has had to do the same. Our Judiciary has been open during this pandemic and has been conducting most… Read More »
Allocating Debt During Divorce
When parties are in the midst of a divorce, one bone of contention can be debt. In many situations, high debt can be a major contributing factor to divorce. The general rule is marital debt is any debt incurred during the marriage for the benefit of the marriage. There are various types of debt… Read More »
How Department of Veterans Affairs Decision Reviews Work
If you received a decision from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that you disagree with, you have the right to further review. The review process through Department of Veterans Affairs is has recently been updated. You will want a skilled Veterans Law Attorney who has experience handling VA claims. At Citizen Soldier Law,… Read More »
Misconduct Allegations: Preserve Your Sacrifices as a Reserve Troop
Protect your career and what to do if you are a suspect On three occasions, different whack jobs made spurious allegations against me. Each time I was cleared. Each time, I retained experienced counsel. None were related to sexual harassment, I will add. However, allegations of sexual misconduct are on the rise throughout our… Read More »
