by James Ferraro | May 21, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
When a couple with children divorces, issues of custody and visitation always arise. Part of reaching a decision about the kids is figuring out who makes important decisions regarding important issues, such as medical treatment and child care. And of course one of the...
by RJ Ferraro | May 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense
At this time of year, summer vacation is on most peoples’ minds. But for some, the cost of luxuries is just not in the budget. The added pressure of owing Uncle Sam, on an already depressed financial status causes some people to stick their heads in the sand and...
by James Ferraro | May 19, 2014 | Divorce
The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one. For some couples, the decision is the result of a lot of hard work and effort to repair the relationship. For others, the need to participate in therapeutic activities after the divorce is necessary. Whatever your...
by RJ Ferraro | May 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Not all crimes are a one man job. Many times a group of people, acting together, commit crimes. When caught, it is not uncommon for those involved to turn on each other in order to get a lighter sentence for themselves. Another common player in criminal proceedings is...
by James Ferraro | May 15, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
Entry of a divorce decree, and an order of annulment both end a “marriage”. The difference is that a divorce decree ends a legally recognized marriage while an annulment declares that the marriage was never valid or legal. The choice to request an annulment rather...
by RJ Ferraro | May 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
The Stand Your Ground Law has made national and local headlines. It is commonly known that the law provides the right to self-defense, but since the spotlight was turned routinely accessing court records in criminal cases where the defense was raised. Efforts to allow...
by James Ferraro | May 13, 2014 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Legal Principles
Deciding who gets what when a couple divorces is an emotionally charged issue. How property is divided among the parties depends on where you live. Some states are considered community property states, which means all property the couple acquired while married is...
by RJ Ferraro | May 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
To serve and protect. That’s the motto of law enforcement. But what can you do when wrongfully accused, and the reason is due to police error? You can and should take a strong stand for your rights. Fighting back when procedures are disregarded, or evidence tainted...
by James Ferraro | May 9, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
Mental health professionals agree that when families separate, the best interests of the children are served by parents that are able to present a united face to the kids even in the midst of divorce. However, not all parents are able to effectively co-parent and...
by RJ Ferraro | May 8, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
With laws like the Make My Day Law, and cases like the Treyvon Martin case making headlines, now more than ever the government is cracking down on gun ownership. We see this tightening of guidelines at both the state and federal level, and are prepared to fight for...
