Category Archives: Collaborative Divorce
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 »
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 »
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 »
