by James Ferraro | Oct 2, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
For years the thought was that when a couple called it quits, the mother always got the home and the kids. Dads were relegated to an every other weekend and alternating holiday visitation schedule. This type of arrangement meant less involvement in the lives of...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 1, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you are on probation the most important job you have is to stay out of trouble. While it may seem like overkill, this may even mean not even getting a parking ticket! The problem with being charged with a new crime while on probation is that your probation could...
by James Ferraro | Sep 30, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
Alimony is payment made to one spouse by the other, designed to put both parties on sound financial footing after divorce. The most typical scenario is that alimony is paid by a higher earning spouse to a lower earning, or nonworking spouse, in order to allow both...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Choosing an attorney to defend you against a DUI is a serious task. Your right to drive is on the line and you will want to be sure the result doesn’t cause your auto insurance to suddenly skyrocket. Keeping points off your driving record is also an important issue...
by James Ferraro | Sep 26, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, News
When you get a divorce and only see your children part of the time, it is only natural to wonder how your kids are doing when they are with the other parent. In cases where the parties can work together and co-parent, the result is a happier and healthier child who...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
An arrest has serious consequences for anyone, but when the accused is a juvenile the impact is long lasting. It can be difficult to escape the perception that goes along with having a criminal record, and when you are young this battle is fought your entire life. A...
by James Ferraro | Sep 24, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
When parties divorce it is critical to maintain an environment as normal as possible for the children. This includes continued contact and visitation with both parents, a consistent schedule, fighting the urge to put the kids in the middle, and allowing your children...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 23, 2014 | Legal Principles
Most times when people are arrested they can post a bond (sometimes called bail) and get out of jail while waiting for their hearing. Posting bond is the Court’s way of making sure you show back up to defend your case. This is because if you do not show up, the bond...
by James Ferraro | Sep 22, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Divorce, Florida Family Law, News
Child custody and visitation are typically the most important issues to resolve in a divorce with kids. Finances are a close second, and are usually intermingled with issues regarding your children. This is because making sure your kids are taken care of and maintain...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you violate probation the procedure to charge you with the violation is a different process from a normal criminal proceeding. First, you are not entitled to a jury trial and second, the legal standard for proving the violation is much lower than what is required...
