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...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 3, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
When you see the flash of an officer’s patrol car behind you after you’ve been drinking your stomach can sink to your feet. A DUI arrest is a nerve wracking experience and can cause disruption to your life. The experience is no less frightening when the arrest comes...
by James Ferraro | Oct 2, 2014 | Florida Family Law
For many, Halloween is a favorite holiday. Taking the kids to the pumpkin patches and hitting the streets with dressed up little beasts and princesses provides memories that last a lifetime. For others, often those who forget to include it in their time...
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...
