by James Ferraro | Oct 20, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Divorce, Florida Family Law
It seems the story on the validity of same sex marriage changes every day. With some states banning same sex unions, then higher courts overturning those bans, it was only a matter of time before there was word on the issue from the U.S. Supreme Court. And, the word...
by James Ferraro | Oct 16, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
One of the hallmarks of the judicial system is notice. Just as our forefathers cried “no taxation without representation” and thus started the Boston Tea Party, it is improper to proceed in a legal proceeding without giving notice to the other party. The issue of...
by James Ferraro | Oct 14, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
If you are considering a divorce, or have just learned your spouse is seeking to dissolve your marriage, it is important to know some basic facts. Unfortunately there are too many family law myths out there, and many parties enter their case with blinders on. Knowing...
by James Ferraro | Oct 10, 2014 | Divorce
Part of divorce is remarriage. When a couple ends their marriage it is not unusual for one or both of the parties to remarry. Many second or third marriages include children from previous relationships. This can turn a parent into an instant step parent. Sometimes...
by James Ferraro | Oct 8, 2014 | Divorce
Judges are supposed to remain impartial. It is also inappropriate for a Judge to decide a case for a friend or family member. Drawing an imaginary line in the sand between the bench and the parties to a case ensures the Judge’s decisions are fair and appropriate. When...
by James Ferraro | Oct 6, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Divorce, Florida Family Law
A same sex couple, married in Vermont, has been seeking to dissolve their union in their new home state of Florida. A Broward County Judge initially ruled the State’s ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional in Heather Brassner’s request for a divorce from Megan...
