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We are Getting Divorced in Pinellas County—Who Gets the Dog?
If you are a pet lover in Pinellas County, you are certainly not alone. Forbes cites data showing that nearly 40 percent of households in Florida own a dog. For divorcing couples, figuring out what happens to a beloved dog can be an especially challenging—and highly emotional—part of the process. It is crucial that… Read More »
What Family Issues Can We Address in the Collaborative Law Process in Florida
Most people involved in a family law case want to limit conflict. Collaborative law can be a great tool to do that. Under Florida law (Florida Statutes § 61.56(4)), “a process intended to resolve a collaborative matter without intervention by a tribunal.” In other words, is a specialized, confidential, and non-adversarial process designed to… Read More »
I Want to Negotiate a Child Custody Modification With My Co-Parent—How Should I Get Started?
Are you interested in modifying an existing child custody/child visitation arrangement. You may have questions about how to get started with the process. The short answer is that it is always best to start to reach a voluntary agreement with your co-parent. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we have extensive… Read More »
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 »
