by James Ferraro | Jan 16, 2013 | Florida Family Law
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case which has the potential to upend the way the government regulators using the permit and zoning process to shape Florida’s land management. The case of Koontz v. St. Johns River Water...
by James Ferraro | Jan 15, 2013 | Equitable Distribution, QDROs
Most divorce practitioners are aware that dividing a pension or qualified retirement asset as part of the property division requires a few extra steps. Because retirement plans are governed by federal law (as opposed to state divorce law) a standard divorce judgment...
by James Ferraro | Jan 14, 2013 | Equitable Distribution, QDROs
We frequently receive calls from divorce litigants who were supposed to receive a portion of their spouse’s retirement as part of their property division. However, when these litigants send their final judgment to the plan they are told that retirement assets...
by James Ferraro | Jan 11, 2013 | Child Support, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
Every night around eleven o’ clock I wake up, having fallen asleep on the couch in front of the television, and start to go through my nightly routine. I take the dog out one more time before making sure all of the doors are locked and the alarm is set....
by James Ferraro | Jan 10, 2013 | Florida Family Law
Throughout a custody case, we often advise clients that ultimately, regardless of the trial outcome; they will need to work together with the other parent if they want to promote the best interests of the children. No matter how hurt, angry or detached parties may be...
