Category Archives: Collaborative Divorce
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 »
Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Mediation in Florida: A Side-By-Side Comparison
Most divorcing couples in Florida are interested in finding a low-conflict, cost-effective solution. Collaborative divorce and mediation are two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods that allow spouses in Florida to avoid traditional litigation. While both aim to promote amicable outcomes, they are quite different in their structure and process. Here, our Clearwater collaborative divorce… Read More »
Understanding Confidentiality Protections in Collaborative Divorce in Florida
Florida’s collaborative divorce process offers an option for couples to end their marriage in a cooperative, structured manner. There are many advantages associated with collaborative divorce, including that the process is strictly confidential. Here, our Clearwater collaborative divorce attorney explains the key points that you need to know about the confidentiality protections for collaborative… Read More »
Four Things People Misunderstand About Collaborative Divorce in Florida
Florida has a specialized process to help divorcing couples find low-conflict, mutually-agreeable solutions. Collaborative law can be very effective. There are a lot of misconceptions about what collaborative law is and how it works. At the Law Office of Gale H. Moore P.A., we have extensive collaborative law experience. Here, our Clearwater collaborative divorce… Read More »
We Hit a Stumbling Block in the Collaborative Divorce Process: What Now?
Florida’s collaborative divorce process sets up a structured, confidential, and low-conflict environment that is designed to allow spouses to work together to find the best solution. It is a great option for many divorcing couples. With that being said, it is not guaranteed to be smooth. Obstacles can arise. At the Law Office of… Read More »
Why Your Relationship With Your Collaborative Divorce Lawyer is Unique
Florida offers a collaborative divorce process (Florida Statutes § 61.57). It is a structured, non-adversarial process that is designed to help divorcing couples resolve family law issues in an amicable and confidential manner. During a collaborative divorce, you will be represented by your own lawyer—but your relationship with your legal counsel is special. Here,… Read More »
Why Collaborative Divorce Can Be So Effective for Florida Parents Looking for an Amicable Child Custody Arrangement
Are you a parent of young kids or teenagers who is preparing for a divorce in Pinellas County? If so, you likely want to reach an amicable, effective custody arrangement with your spouse. Florida’s collaborative law process (Florida Statutes § 61.57) is a useful tool. In this article, our Clearwater collaborative divorce attorney explains… Read More »
Why is Florida’s Collaborative Divorce Process Special?
Are you preparing for a divorce in Florida? Similar to most people, you probably want to get through the process without serious conflict or expense. Florida has a comprehensive collaborative divorce law (Florida Statutes § 61.57). Collaborative divorce is different from other amicable options for ending a marriage, such as mediation. Here, our Clearwater… Read More »
What Type of Professionals May Be Involved in a Collaborative Divorce in Florida?
Florida has a collaborative divorce law (Florida Statutes § 61.57). The collaborative law process can be very effective to help couples resolve their issues in a non-adversarial, confidential, and structured manner. For more complex divorces—typically those involving young children and/or a couple with high net worth—professionals are often relied on. At the Law Office… Read More »
How Often is Collaborative Divorce Successful in Florida? (An Overview of the Data)
Going through a divorce is hard. Florida’s collaborative law process is designed to provide married couples who are splitting with a confidential, non-adversarial environment to work together to reach a mutually-workable solution. This raises an important question: How well does collaborative divorce in Florida actually work? The short answer is that 6 in 7… Read More »
