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 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 James Ferraro | May 7, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
When you file for divorce, your case is decided by the trial court. But the trial court doesn’t always get it right the first time, and appeals are sometimes needed. The process to file an appeal is detailed and in most instances an appeal can only be raised when...
by James Ferraro | May 5, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
Therapy, mediation, hard work, and other innovative methods can result in a divorce process that ends without Courtroom drama and nasty exchanges between the parties. One such method gaining popularity is collaborative divorce. This type of procedure works when the...
by James Ferraro | Apr 18, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
The end of a marriage does not always mean divorce. For some, the decision to legally separate rather than divorce is the right choice. There can be a host of reasons why separation is more attractive than divorce, such as when the parties desire to protect assets yet...
by James Ferraro | Apr 17, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, News
Technically a divorce proceeding is a civil case. But there are instances where the parties may not act so civilly. Divorces can be emotionally charged, and when one of the parties acts out on that emotion the need for a restraining order may arise. The attorneys at...
