Monthly Archives: June 2018

Can a Child Choose Custody in Clearwater, Florida?

By Gale H. Moore | Posted on June 29, 2018

In Florida, child custody and visitation issues are handled under the state’s best interests of the child statute. Family law courts will work to find a child custody or shared parenting arrangement that is best for the health, safety, social development, and overall well being of the child. This raises an important question: Can… Read More »

Five Tips for Negotiating the Best Divorce Settlement

By Gale H. Moore | Posted on June 26, 2018

If you are going through a divorce in Clearwater, Florida, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around half of U.S. couples separate prior to their tenth wedding anniversary. Though divorce is common in our country, that does not make it any easier. Going through a divorce… Read More »

Florida Divorce Frequently
Asked Questions

The Law Offices of Gale H. Moore is committed to providing exceptional divorce representation to clients in the Clearwater-St. Pete area. Here, we answer some questions people often ask at the onset of the divorce process.

How long does the divorce process take?
Florida law only requires a judge to wait 20 days from the time a divorce petition is filed to grant a divorce, and even this waiting period may be waived. This means that the length of time it takes to get divorced in Florida depends largely on whether your divorce is contested or uncontested ...
How much does divorce cost?
Attorney’s fees can vary widely, ranging anywhere from several hundred to thousands of dollars depending on the extent of negotiations and whether you go to trial. However, avoiding trial does not necessarily mean less attorney’s fees. You may spend more on attorneys’ fees in an uncontested case if you spend months arguing over the terms of an ...
Do I have to hire an attorney to obtain a divorce?
While legal representation is not required to obtain a divorce, hiring an attorney can greatly facilitate the process and ensure your rights and interests are protected. The laws in Florida concerning custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, division of marital assets and debts, and other critical issues are ...
How can I learn more?
If you are considering divorce and you live in the Clearwater-St. Petersburg area, contact the Law Offices of Gale H. Moore to schedule a consultation. We will explain your legal options, so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Monthly Archives: June 2018

Can a Child Choose Custody in Clearwater, Florida?

Five Tips for Negotiating the Best Divorce Settlement

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