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How is Credit Card Debt Divided in a Divorce in Florida?
Many people have significant credit card debt. According to the most recent data cited by CNBC (March 2024), the average American adult has just over $6,000 of credit card debt. For those aged 35 to 64—the most common range for divorce—average credit card debt is in excess of $9,000. Of course, it is also… Read More »
Collaborative vs. Traditional Divorce in Florida: What Are the Differences?
At first glance, you might think the term “collaborative divorce” is a contradiction. After all, isn’t the point of divorce to fight it out with your spouse over the breakdown of the marriage? While that may be the way the media tends to portray some high-profile cases, the reality is that most divorces–even traditional… Read More »
Is the Collaborative Divorce Process Right for Me? (A Checklist You Can Use)
Preparing for a divorce can be stressful. There are a wide range of issues that must be considered, negotiated, and addressed. The collaborative law process can be a highly effective tool for ending a marriage in an orderly, low conflict manner. Under Florida law (Florida Statutes § 61.56(4)), the collaborative law process is designed… Read More »
How is Durational Alimony Determined in Florida in 2024?
In 2023, a comprehensive alimony reform bill was signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislation—Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416)—ended permanent alimony in Florida. For all divorces in 2024 and beyond, durational alimony is the longest lasting type of spousal support in our state. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we… Read More »
The Three Most Common Contributing Factors to Divorce
The National Library of Medicine found that 90 percent of divorce couples surveyed reported at least one (and often multiple) of the following issues as a key contributing factor to their divorce: Lack of Commitment Marital Infidelity Persistent Conflict/Arguing Within this article, our Clearwater divorce attorney provides a more detailed overview of the three… Read More »
My Spouse Wants a Divorce but I Do Not—What Happens Now?
Is your spouse considering/preparing to file for divorce in Florida? If you do not want to get a divorce, you probably have a lot of questions about your legal options. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we are a family law firm that helps clients protect their rights and secure their… Read More »
Child Custody in Florida: Is a 50/50 Split of Time Automatic?
Are you a divorced or separated parent in Florida? You may be wondering: Does the state have an automatic 50/50 split of time for child custody? The short answer is “no”—while state policy strongly favors shared parental custody and now presumes an equal time-sharing arrangement, a 50/50 time-sharing split is by no means automatic… Read More »
My Ex is Still Trying to Take My Stuff After a Divorce—What Options Do I Have Available
Are you dealing with some issues with your former spouse after the finalization of a divorce? You may be wondering what options you have available if your ex is still trying to take your stuff after a divorce has already been settled/finalized. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we help people… Read More »
Preparing to Mediate a Child Custody Dispute in Florida? Five Tips to Help You Prepare
For parents of young kids who are separated, divorced, or will be in the near future, working out a custody agreement can be challenging. Mediation can be a great tool for parents to find a solution in a low-conflict atmosphere. To get the most out of mediation, you need to be well-prepared. At the… Read More »
Do We Share a Lawyer During a Collaborative Divorce in Florida?
While going through a divorce is always challenging, it does not have to be a nasty fight. Florida’s collaborative law process is designed to help couples resolve their issues in a confidential, non-combative manner. You may be wondering: Will we share a lawyer during a collaborative divorce? The answer is “no”—but you will share… Read More »
