Digital Spying and Divorce in the Smartphone Age
With the advances of technology, changes in how people use technology and, consequently, changes in evidence in court cases. Click on the links below to read an article about how technology is being used by divorcing or separated couples and an article about what to do if spyware comes up in your relationship. The attorneys of Sessums Black provide high quality legal services by staying abreast of changes in the law and technology which may affect their clients or cases.
At the End of Your Case: How to Save Time, Money, and Future Litigation
The entry of a final judgment in a case may give a sense of conclusion, but typically there is additional work to be done to wrap up loose ends. Click on the link below to read an article with things you should consider as your divorce case comes to an end. The Attorneys of Sessums Black are experienced in providing high quality legal assistance in post-judgment matters.
Video Available of AAML Facebook Live video on Alimony with Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske as Co-Presenter
Did you miss the May 25, 2017 AAML Facebook Live presentation on Alimony with Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske as a co-presenter? Not to worry! A video of the presentation is still available for viewing. Click on the link below to watch. The attorneys of Sessums Black practice exclusively in the area of marital and family law to offer clients superior, personalized, and high-quality legal services.
Supreme Court Amends the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to accommodate the Collaborative Law Process
On May 18, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion amending the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar effective July 1, 2017 to accommodate the collaborative law process. Click on the link below to read the Florida Supreme Court opinion. Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process which normally costs less time, money, and stress and affords participants increased opportunities to creatively resolve their differences. Click here to read more about collaborative law. Although the attorneys of Sessums Black continue to practice and are experienced in traditional litigation, they recognize the benefits, both financial and emotional, of not going to court.
The Hague Convention on International recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance
On August 30, 2016, President Obama signed a ratification of the Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance which will establish uniform procedures for the processing of international child support cases. Click on the link below to read the White House Press Release regarding the treaty. The attorneys of Sessums Black PA pride themselves on providing top quality legal services to clients with all forms of family law issues.
Announcement – Alex Caballero Presentation on Use of Expert Advice
On August 27, 2015, Attorney Alex Caballero and CPA Mike Lewis presented a seminar entitled “Using Your Expert’s Advice in Crafting Better Discovery.” The webinar was sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Florida Chapter. Both Alex and Mike advised on how to properly craft discovery requests, and how to sift through the abundance in responses to hone in on the necessary information needed to best present your case. Congratulations, Alex!
Enforcement and Modification of Support Maintenance, or Alimony Agreements or Orders
Once a final judgment has been entered and the period for an appeal has passed, that order is considered final. Should a party seek to litigate an issue that has arisen after entry of a final judgment, it is called a post judgment proceeding. Click on the link below to read a Florida Statute discussing the enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders. The attorneys of Sessums Black, PA are experienced in representing clients on a variety of post judgment family law proceedings.