Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What are the Options if My Co-Parent Broke the Custody Agreement Over the Holidays?
For divorced or separated parents with young kids, the holiday season can be especially challenging. There are often scheduling conflicts. The child custody agreement (specifically, the parenting plan if there is one in place) is key. If your co-parent has violated the parenting plan, you have the right to take action. In this article,… Read More »
Can We Start the Collaborative Divorce Process After We Already Filed?
The collaborative law process in Florida is a structured option that can be used to help couples end their marriage in a cooperative, low-conflict manner. You may be wondering: Can we use Florida’s collaborative law process even if we already filed or divorce? The short answer is “yes.” If both spouses are willing, they… Read More »
How Do Retirement Assets Factor into Property Division in a Florida Divorce?
Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce Florida. For many couples, their retirement assets are among their most valuable assets. Retirement savings can be a big factor for equitable distribution considerations. Here, our Clearwater property division attorney explains how retirement assets factor into the property division calculation in… Read More »
Is the Collaborative Law Process in Florida Worth if for Divorcing Couples Without Children?
Florida’s collaborative law process can be an effective tool for ending a marriage in an amicable manner. You may be wondering: Is the collaborative law process only useful for parents? The answer is “no.” Divorcing couples without children can also benefit from the collaborative law process for divorce. Here, our Clearwater collaborative divorce attorney… Read More »
I Am a Military Member Stationed in Florida: Can I File for Divorce Here?
Florida is home to two dozen active military bases, including MacDill Air Force Base just a few miles southwest of Tampa. Are you an active duty military member stationed in Florida who is considering a divorce? You may be wondering whether or not you can file in the state. The short answer is “it… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce Works for Many Couples in Florida
For many couples who are ending their marriage, the Florida Collaborative Law Process Act offers a structured, non-adversarial environment that can be highly effective. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we have extensive experience with collaborative divorce and we know that it works well for a lot of people. Still, there… Read More »
How Retirement Accounts Are Handled in Florida Collaborative Divorce
Retirement accounts are often among the most valuable assets in a Florida divorce. Our state’s collaborative law process can provide the non-adversarial, cooperative environment through which a divorcing couple can work through the nuances of complex property division issues, including the splitting of retirement assets. Here, our Clearwater collaborative divorce lawyer provides a guide… Read More »
What is a Cohabitation Agreement in Florida?
A significant number of American adults who are in relationships live with their partner without getting married. The Pew Research Center reports that two-thirds of adults under 45 have lived with a long-term partner. It is an arrangement that can work for people for many years, even permanently. A cohabitation agreement can make sure… Read More »
Gale Moore will be one of the Keynote Speakers at an upcoming CLE program entitled Maximizing the Role of Guardians ad Litem: Insights for Florida Family Law Attorneys
Gale Moore will be one of the Keynote Speakers at an upcoming CLE program entitled Maximizing the Role of Guardians ad Litem: Insights for Florida Family Law Attorneys hosted by the Clearwater Bar Family Section. Click HERE for an event flyer and read the event details below. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 25 Time:… Read More »
What Factors Justify an Unequal Distribution of Property in Florida
Florida is an equitable distribution state. Under Florida law (Florida Statutes Section 61.075(6)), courts are required to start with the presumption that a divorcing couple’s property/assets should be split in an equal manner. However, a 50/50 split is by no means guaranteed as a matter of law. Within this article, our Clearwater divorce attorney… Read More »
