Recent Blog Posts
Do Florida’s New Alimony Law Apply Retroactively?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a collection of family law reforms. One piece of legislation—Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416)—dramatically changed spousal support in our state. Most notably, SB 1416 ended permanent alimony. The law also made other key changes that are expected to lead to a collective reduction in the amount of alimony… Read More »
Family Law Reform in Florida: What Parents Should Know About the State’s New Child Time-Sharing Law
Earlier this year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that reformed our state’s child time-sharing laws. For divorced or separated parents who share young children, it is crucial that you understand the impact of these reforms. Here, our Clearwater child custody attorney provides a detailed account of the key things separated parents should know… Read More »
When Will a Court in Florida Order Supervised Visitation (Time-Sharing)?
A parent’s relationship with their child is important. A parent without primary legal or physical custody will still often have visitation rights. In Florida, the term “visitation” falls under “child time-sharing.” In some limited cases, a court may require supervision for parental rights. This occurs when supervised visitation is deemed necessary to protect the… Read More »
Florida Family Law Reform: Understanding the New Rules for Durational Alimony
Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416) was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this year. The legislation reforms our state’s alimony laws—including the standard for durational alimony. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we help people navigate the full range of divorce issues. Here, our Clearwater spousal support attorney… Read More »
What Parents Should Know About the Changes to Florida’s Paternity Laws (More Protections for Unwed Fathers)
As reported by Florida Politics, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 775 (HB 775) into law earlier this year. The legislation—which reforms Florida Statute 742—has major implications for the determination of parentage (paternity) cases. HB 775 officially took effect in the state on July 1st, 2023—meaning it is now active law. Here, our Clearwater… Read More »
Your Guide to Florida’s 2023 Alimony Reform (Permanent Alimony Ending)
According to a report from CBS News, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416) into law. It is a comprehensive reform package that, among other things, effectively ends permanent alimony in Florida. The bill has major implications for people in our state. Within this blog post, our Clearwater spousal support attorney… Read More »
Four Key Considerations that Should Be Addressed as Part of a Child Support Case in Florida
A divorce or separation in Pinellas County is never easy—especially for parents of a young child. A wide range of family law issues need to be addressed, including child support obligations. Child support cases can be complicated. It is best to be as detail-focused as possible when going through the process. Here, our Clearwater… Read More »
Can You Get Your Former Name Restored After a Divorce in Florida?
Divorce is complicated. There are so many legal, logistical, and highly personal issues that need to be addressed and resolved—potentially including a name. According to data cited by Forbes Magazine, a significant number of married women who opt to change their name prefer to restore their maiden name after a divorce. Florida has specialized… Read More »
Is There Anything That I Can Do To Speed Up My Divorce?
Are you ready to file for a divorce in Florida? It is normal to feel stressed out and uneasy. You may just want to get the process behind you as soon as you possibly can. This raises an important question: Can I speed up the divorce process in Florida? The short answer is “yes”—assuming… Read More »
Five Myths About Child Custody Laws And Child Custody Cases In Florida
Are you getting divorced or otherwise separating from a co-parent? If so, you may have a lot of questions about Florida’s custody process. There are many misconceptions about how the law actually works in our state. Within this article, our Clearwater child custody attorney dispels five of the most myths about child custody laws… Read More »
