by RJ Ferraro | Nov 17, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Forever. Unfortunately, that possession of alcohol charge that you picked up your freshman year will still show up on your record when you go for that first job interview. One way to put yourself back on an even ground with the guy competing for that job is to seal...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Just like your credit, your golf game and your fantasy football league, how you score in a Florida criminal case may affect the rest of your life! In its infinite wisdom, and in an effort to take discretion away from local judges, the Florida Legislature created a...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
One of the most common misconceptions that arises in the context of equitable distribution is the belief that a divorcing spouse is entitled to retain any specific gifts which he or she was given by their partner during the course of the marriage. Clients often assume...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
As I noted in my earlier blog entry (Primer on Property Division), when parties are attempting to divide their assets and debts, disputes often arise over the proper valuation of closely held business. Unlike automobiles, real estate or stock in publicly traded...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
The issue of property division, or equitable distribution, is often the first and foremost concern among dissolution of marriage litigants. While your circumstances may or may not weigh in favor of alimony, child-issues or attorney’s fees; very few divorces can...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
From time to time I come across a client who asks whether an engagement ring is considered a marital asset and, if so, whether it will be subject to the equitable distribution/property division performed at the end of the case. The simple answer is that an engagement...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
In addition to substantial tax savings/benefits which accompany IRAs, 401ks and other qualified retirement plans, they are often exempt from creditors claims. This makes them a useful asset protection tool. One creditor who is not hindered by these general...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Florida Family Law
When parties are covered by a group health plan during the marriage, the non-participant spouse is often left without a permanent source of coverage when the marriage ends. Once the temporary relief provided by COBRA or Mini-COBRA ends; a former spouse who is...
by James Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | News
Joshua D. Ferraro, a partner in the Ferraro Law Group, P.L. of Stuart, has become certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a family law mediator. This designation allows Ferraro to act as a neutral intermediary to facilitate the resolution of complex family law cases...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
I have always lived by the motto that good things happen when you show up. Being in the right place at the right time can often catapult you into great opportunities, sometimes when you least expect it. By the same token, not showing up can cause huge problems....
