Monthly Archives: June 2024
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 »
