Pamela J. Fero

Pamela Fero moved to South Florida in 1991 when she was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. She worked for the FAA as a controller for over 26 years and retired in 2016. Prior to moving to Florida, she lived in Ohio where she learned the value of hard work by working on the family farm.

Ms. Fero has one step-son, three adopted children, one foster child, and two biological children. The children are all unique individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses. Having such a large and diverse family naturally led Ms. Fero to an interest in Family Law and the issues that arise.

Ms. Fero has earned an Associates's Degree in Computer Programming and a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Education. Following graduation, Ms. Fero continued working for the FAA and took classes in arbitration advocacy.

Ms. Fero received her Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2014. During her time in law school, Ms. Fero participated in two clinics, the Family and Education Clinic and the Health Law and Policy (HELP) Clinic where she enjoyed helping people with their legal issues. She also was a member of the FIU Law Review from 2012-2013, and an Articles and Comments Editor for the Law Review from 2013-2014.

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Florida

Since 2015

Kansas

Since 2015

U.S. District Court District of Kansas

Since 2015

U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida

Since 2015

Attorney

Pamela Fero Law, PLLC

2015 - Current

Attorney

Aero Law Center

2016 - 2017

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center

1990 - 2016

Florida International University College of Law

J.D. (2014) | Law

Family and Education Clinic; Health Law and Policy (HELP) Clinic; President, Stonewall Legal Alliance; Student Bar Association; Articles & Comments Editor, FIU Law Review

National Labor College

B.A. (2008) | Labor Education

Bert and Annabel Seidman Award for Advancing Social Policy; Thesis with Distinction

Wright State University

A.A. (2000) | Computer Programming

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Best Divorce Lawyers in Lauderhill

Expertise.com

2023

Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

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Broward Womens Lawyers Association

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Democratic Womens Club of West Broward

Recording Secretary

Current

Mission United of Broward County

Pro Bono Attorney

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17th Circuit Pro Bono Collaborative Project

Pro Bono Attorney

Current

Q. I haven't lived with family in a year this month. Can they claim me on their taxes?

February 4, 2025

A: Under IRS rules, a parent or guardian can claim you as a dependent under the following conditions:

Residency Requirement: The child must have lived with the parent for more than half of the tax year.

Support Requirement: The parent must have provided more than half of the child’s financial support during the year.

Qualifying Child Requirement: You must meet the “qualifying child” conditions, which include being under 17 at the end of the tax year and not providing more than half of your support.

Based on your description:

Residency: You haven't lived with your mother since early 2024.

Support: You paid more than 50% of your expenses.

Financial Contribution: Your mother provided minimal financial support in 2024.

Given these details, it does not appear that your mother meets the IRS requirements to claim you as a dependent for 2024.

Since you mentioned that your mother received child support but did not support you financially, you might have some legal options to seek reimbursement.

You can petition the family law court for reimbursement of necessary expenses. Evidence such as receipts, online schooling payments, and other documented expenses will be necessary. This may, however, depend on the status of your guardianship arrangement.

Speaking with a family law attorney can help you understand your rights and possible avenues for seeking compensation or reimbursement based on your specific circumstances. ... Read More

Q. The court reserved jurisdiction on child support in Florida, after my exes motion to relocate was denied.

January 23, 2025

A: If you had majority custody after her move and there was no ruling on child support after the custody change, your ex-wife would not have grounds to pursue back child support for this period because child support obligations would normally align with the custody arrangement. Consult with a lawyer if you could potentially file for retroactive child support from your ex-wife. Calculations for support payments would consider both parties' incomes and the number of overnights typically spent with each parent.

Q. Clarification Needed on Pension Judgment and Estate

January 23, 2025

A: You will likely need to file a claim against your ex-husband's estate in probate court to collect the remaining pension benefits. You can do this by contacting the Probate Court, submitting a claim within the statutory period allowed for creditors after the estate is opened, and providing documentation of the court judgment that entitles you to a portion of the pension. If you haven't already done so, notify the pension plan administrator of your ex-husband's death and your entitlement under the court judgment and/or QDRO. Examine the terms of the pension plan to understand the specifics about the survivorship benefits, if any. Some pensions have provisions that allow benefits to continue to a beneficiary or alternate payee even after the participant's death. Speak with an attorney experienced in family law and probate matters to help ensure you follow the correct legal procedures and maximize your chances of recovering the remaining pension benefits. Good luck! ... Read More