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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 »
Why a Collaborative Divorce is the Best Option for So Many People in Florida
Getting divorced? You are probably looking for the smoothest, most cost effective solution. There is no one right answer for the best way to navigate a divorce case. With that being said, many people can benefit from the non-adversarial setting provided by collaborative divorce. Collaborative law is controlled by a specialized process in Florida… Read More »
Do Not Fall for These Myths About Child Custody in Florida
Are you a parent who is going through a divorce or separation in Pinellas County? If so, you may be worried about custody. Child custody is a complicated, sensitive issue. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we help parents understand their rights under the law. Within this article, our Clearwater child… Read More »
What Happens if the Collaborative Divorce Process Breaks Down in Florida?
Each year, a growing share of divorcing couples in Florida are opting for the collaborative law process. Governed by the Florida Collaborative Law Process Act, collaborative divorce is a voluntary, out-of-court dispute resolution process where spouses work with trained professionals to negotiate the terms of their divorce in a structured, non-adversarial setting. It can… Read More »
A Guide to Divorce for Military Spouses in Florida
Are you a military spouse who lives in Florida? If you are considering a divorce, it is crucial that you understand your rights and your options. Although there are considerable similarities between a military divorce and a civilian divorce, there are some unique issues that can arise in military divorce cases. Here, our Clearwater… Read More »
Can We Still Benefit from Collaborative Divorce Even if Our Finances are Relatively Simple?
Collaborative law is a specialized process in Florida that allows divorcing couples to resolve their issues and settle their divorce in a confidential, low-conflict manner (Collaborative Law Process Act). Collaborative divorce can be especially helpful for people with complex finances. With that being said, you can still benefit from the collaborative law process in… Read More »
Family Law in Florida: Know the Legal Grounds for Modifying a Final Judgment
Any ongoing family law obligation in Florida—child custody, child support, and spousal support—is subject to modification. Florida law permits modifications to final judgments in family law cases—but only under specific legal conditions. The party requesting a modification must clearly demonstrate that there has been a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances. Within this… Read More »
