Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Last?
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) recently released a report in which it questioned the staying power of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to an article in The New York Times. Should Tampa business owners be concerned about their ability to reorganize their debts by filing for bankruptcy? Proposed Changes to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Laws The… Read More »
Getting a Fresh Start through Restaurant Bankruptcy
If you own a restaurant in the Tampa area and are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is important to know that you are not alone. To be sure, South Florida businesses file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on a regular basis, and according to an article in QSR Magazine, bankruptcy might actually be able to… Read More »
Top Seven Mistakes Made By Pro Se Divorcees
If you are trying to save money by handling your own divorce without an attorney, you are referred to as a “pro se litigant.” In our combined 36 years of family law experience, Daniel Hamilton and I have seen some common but serious mistakes that people make in their divorces. Sometimes, these mistakes can… Read More »
Dissolving a Business in Tampa
How often do Tampa-area business owners make the decision to dissolve a business? According to a recent article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, certain properties in our city, particularly in the restaurant industry, tend to be prone to business closures. Let’s take a look at a recent story about the Black Palm restaurant,… Read More »
Separate Property Concerns in a Contested Divorce
Spouses who are thinking about filing for divorce in Tampa often hear the words “contested” and “uncontested.” What’s the difference between the two? In short, an uncontested divorce is one in which the spouses agree to all terms, from property division to support matters. A contested divorce, in contrast, means that the parties are… Read More »
Tampa Homeowners and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Tampa and agree to surrender your home in conjunction with your repayment plan, can you go to a state court to keep your house? In short, the answer is no. Yet this is a question that is turning into a serious problem in South Florida, according… Read More »
Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Decline in South Florida
How common is Chapter 11 bankruptcy in South Florida? According to a recent article in Miami Today, business bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 11, are on the decline. In order to understand the factors involved in this drop in filings—and whether it’s likely here to stay—it’s important to understand the basic kinds of bankruptcy and… Read More »
Child Custody Report Card
When it comes to promoting shared child custody, is Florida doing everything it can to ensure the emotional health and well-being of kids? At the end of last year, the National Parents Organization compiled a “Shared Parenting Report Card.” The first national study of its kind, the report card was a large-scale attempt to… Read More »
