Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Is Liable When A Car Hits A Jogger?
Car accidents do not only lead to injuries for individuals within the vehicles, there are situations when pedestrians and joggers are hurt. If you hit a person who was distracted while out for a jog, you may be wondering who is liable. Unfortunately, many individuals who are out for a run do not adhere… Read More »
Things To Avoid If You Are Involved In A Custody Dispute
A custody dispute occurs when parents disagree about child custody concerns, this could include where the child will live, if custody will be shared, and how the living expenses of the child will be handled. If you find yourself in a dispute, there are many things to avoid in order to secure the outcome… Read More »
What To Do Immediately Following A Slip And Fall Event
There can be severe injuries from a slip and fall event, and property owners have a responsibility to provide a premises that is clear or risks. Duty of care is the term used for the owner’s responsibility to keep an area reasonably safe. When injuries happen, it can be emotional and stressful. The first… Read More »
Navigating The Holidays With The Kids After A Divorce
A time of celebration and joy, the holidays can also be stressful and lead to family arguments. This is true even when a person is not going through the divorce process, but navigating time with the kids while divorcing can open up more disputes. Even after a divorce is finalized, the holidays can lead… Read More »
What Is Parallel Parenting?
Parenting with another person after a divorce can be complicated. If you are a parent going through the divorce process you may have heard the terms co-parenting or parallel parenting but do not know exactly what they mean. Parallel parenting can be a good solution for divorced parties who are unable to co-parent because… Read More »
Are Car Accidents More Likely At Night?
Night driving can be dangerous. After all, drivers rely on their sense of sight to make safe decisions on the road, and when light is low it can be harder to correctly judge distances and react to unexpected changes. Car headlights and lights on roads and highways help, but limited light can still create… Read More »
Stay-At-Home Parents And Divorce
When a mom or dad stays home with the kids, it is often the decision of the entire family. For example, it may be decided after a baby is born that the family will forgo the expense of childcare and have the mother stay home if the father’s income is large enough to support… Read More »
Reasons To Have A Professional Fix Your Car After An Accident
Crashes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania often lead to a need for auto body collision repair. And while many people enjoy fixing cars as a hobby, it is best to use a professional when it comes to auto body repairs. After all, the seriousness of the damage can be extensive. Connecting with an experienced… Read More »
Child Support Adjustments Due To Remarriage
After a marriage ends, it is common for the individuals who were formerly married to move forward with their lives, falling in love with other people and, in some cases, deciding to remarry. A marriage is a union to be celebrated, but there are financial and legal shifts that need to be clearly understood…. Read More »
Attorney-Client Privilege And Your Personal Injury Claim
Embarrassing or confidential information could be part of your personal injury claim. There may be medical information you do not feel comfortable with the public knowing or there could be part of a pre-existing medical concern that you do not typically share with others. It is important for you to know that your conversations… Read More »