by James Ferraro | Sep 22, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Divorce, Florida Family Law, News
Child custody and visitation are typically the most important issues to resolve in a divorce with kids. Finances are a close second, and are usually intermingled with issues regarding your children. This is because making sure your kids are taken care of and maintain...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you violate probation the procedure to charge you with the violation is a different process from a normal criminal proceeding. First, you are not entitled to a jury trial and second, the legal standard for proving the violation is much lower than what is required...
by James Ferraro | Sep 18, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, News
Stories about how social media can impact a divorce proceeding are becoming more frequent. In most instances, the result is negative. This is due to the use of incriminating posts and photos on social media sites, which more and more Courts are allowing to be used as...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Many times criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. Probation is a way to punish the offender, while also teaching valuable lessons and offering a chance at rehabilitation. Probation is not a viable option for all types of criminal cases, and...
by James Ferraro | Sep 16, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
When the Court fixes an amount of child support or alimony, it takes into account the guidelines set by statute, and also the particular facts of each case. For example, if you have a child with special needs an adjustment in the amount of child support as determined...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Being arrested for a DUI is a serious matter. A conviction can mean jail time, heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, sky high increases in auto insurance, or a combination of all of these factors. To properly defend against a DUI charge, an understanding of basic...
