Announcement – Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske Anniversary

On November 1, 2014, Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske celebrated 25 years of outstanding service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Caroline!

Updated List of Approved Parenting Class Providers

Section 61.21, Florida Statutes, requires all parents of minor children involved in a divorce or paternity proceeding to attend a state-approved course to help them focus on what is in their children’s best interest before, during, and after resolution of their court case.  There is no restriction on who may attend these classes – so individuals contemplating marriage or divorce or simply interested in learning how to support their friends and loved ones involved in a court proceeding may attend as well.  Click on the link below to see a list of approved course providers (updated as of October 23, 2014).  As Sessums Black, PA’s focus is exclusively marital and family law, we pride ourselves on staying abreast of all types of resources available to assist our clients and their families before, during, and after resolution of their family law issues.

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Announcement – Carol Dunlap Anniversary

On October 17, 2014, Advanced Certified Paralegal Carol Dunlap celebrated 7 years of outstanding service at Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Carol!

Announcement – TBPA October 2014 Meeting

On October 16, 2014, Paralegals Amy Anderson and Heidi Hartwig, as a part of their regular membership, attended the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a legal education component titled “Litigation and the Paralegal.”  The Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

Announcement – Paralegal Lorri Rowell Anniversary

On October 14, 2014, Paralegal Lorri L. Rowell celebrated one year of top-quality service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Lorri!

Why Your Grandparents are Divorcing

Statistics show that, in 2014, people over the age of 50 are twice as likely to divorce as people of similar age in 1990.  This trend could carry a significant cost not only for the parties but their families as well. Click on the link below to read an article about the phenomena.  The attorneys of Sessums Black, PA are experienced in representing clients of all ages whose are parties to dissolution of marriage proceedings.

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Announcement – Paralegal Heidi Hartwig

Sessums Black, PA is pleased to announce that Florida Registered Paralegal Heidi L. Hartwig has joined our team as a paralegal.  Heidi has over 10 years of family law litigation experience.  Congratulations, Heidi!

Supreme Court Hands Gay Marriage a Tacit Victory

The United States Supreme Court, on Monday, October 6, 2014, let stand appeals court rulings that permitted same-sex marriages in five states.  This decision has cleared the way for same-sex marriages in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  Click on the link below to read an article about the decision.  Sessums Black, PA prides itself on providing superior personal service to clients to assist with any number of family law issues.

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