Sessums Black, PA is pleased to be a Red Rose Patron Sponsor for the Mothers’ Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on May 12, 2012 to benefit Brighter Tomorrows. Brighter Tomorrows is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to promote awareness of domestic violence, sponsor educational programs, support organizations directly addressing victims’ needs, and work to […]
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Transitional times in families can be a source of stress for everyone – parents, children, and even extended family members. Individuals who prefer to quieter, more amicable resolutions to their differences may prefer using collaborative law over the traditional court-based litigation system. Click on the link below to read more about the alternative dispute resolution […]
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Uncertainty in the law can create tricky situations. Click on the link below to read an article discussing the legal challenges facing a same-sex couple who married in California then attempted to dissolve their marriage in Maryland, a state that currently does not recognize their marriage. Sessums Black, PA strives to provide superior legal representation […]
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The collaborative practice of law provides parties, with the assistance of trained professionals, with a method to resolve family law disputes to avoid engaging in the traditional litigation in a court. Click on the link below for a copy of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals’ Collaborative Practice “Knowledge Kit” that provides an overview of […]
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Changes in the parents’ relationship can affect other family members’ relationships, particularly those between grandparents and grandchildren. Attached is an article providing suggestions on how to use technology to help maintain meaningful relationships for children who share time in multiple households. Sessums Black, PA’s attorneys stay abreast of current technological trends to assist their clients […]
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In 2008 Florida law changed replacing the term “custody” with “parental responsibility” and the term “visitation” with “timesharing.” Shared parental responsibility is favored under Florida law. When parents share parental responsibility, they jointly make major decisions affecting their children including education, religious upbringing, health care, and other matters not part of the child’s daily routine. […]
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During a dissolution of marriage or paternity proceeding, the court may be called upon to decide on a parenting plan or timesharing schedule when parents are unable to agree. Florida law and Family Law Rules of Procedure allow a court to appoint a neutral professional to conduct a social investigation or parenting plan evaluation to […]
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Florida’s 2012 legislative session has come to an end. The House and Senate bills proposing changes to, among other things, Florida’s laws governing alimony and equitable distribution did not pass. This means that there are currently no legislative changes to alimony or equitable distribution. Sessums Black, PA will continue to monitor all efforts to change […]
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Each parent has a unique perspective and parenting style. There are times when the distinct approaches create discord and the parents require help to settle their differences. Alternative dispute resolutions exist for these parents. For example, parenting coordinators or parenting facilitators are professionals trained in family dynamics and child development who assist parents in developing […]
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Parents sharing time with a child can be challenging and even more when the child is breastfed. This article provides some suggestions on how to ensure both parents can enjoy time with a breastfed child. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on providing excellent legal representation to clients who have children of all ages. Read More
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Mothers’ Day Luncheon and Fashion Show
Sessums Black, PA is pleased to be a Red Rose Patron Sponsor for the Mothers’ Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on May 12, 2012 to benefit Brighter Tomorrows. Brighter Tomorrows is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to promote awareness of domestic violence, sponsor educational programs, support organizations directly addressing victims’ needs, and work to […]
Why collaborative family law?
Transitional times in families can be a source of stress for everyone – parents, children, and even extended family members. Individuals who prefer to quieter, more amicable resolutions to their differences may prefer using collaborative law over the traditional court-based litigation system. Click on the link below to read more about the alternative dispute resolution […]
Maryland high court to hear same-sex divorce case
Uncertainty in the law can create tricky situations. Click on the link below to read an article discussing the legal challenges facing a same-sex couple who married in California then attempted to dissolve their marriage in Maryland, a state that currently does not recognize their marriage. Sessums Black, PA strives to provide superior legal representation […]
What is Collaborative Family Law?
The collaborative practice of law provides parties, with the assistance of trained professionals, with a method to resolve family law disputes to avoid engaging in the traditional litigation in a court. Click on the link below for a copy of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals’ Collaborative Practice “Knowledge Kit” that provides an overview of […]
Cyberspace Grandparenting Eases Divorce
Changes in the parents’ relationship can affect other family members’ relationships, particularly those between grandparents and grandchildren. Attached is an article providing suggestions on how to use technology to help maintain meaningful relationships for children who share time in multiple households. Sessums Black, PA’s attorneys stay abreast of current technological trends to assist their clients […]
Parental Responsibility
In 2008 Florida law changed replacing the term “custody” with “parental responsibility” and the term “visitation” with “timesharing.” Shared parental responsibility is favored under Florida law. When parents share parental responsibility, they jointly make major decisions affecting their children including education, religious upbringing, health care, and other matters not part of the child’s daily routine. […]
Social Investigations or Parenting Plan Evaluations
During a dissolution of marriage or paternity proceeding, the court may be called upon to decide on a parenting plan or timesharing schedule when parents are unable to agree. Florida law and Family Law Rules of Procedure allow a court to appoint a neutral professional to conduct a social investigation or parenting plan evaluation to […]
Legislative Update
Florida’s 2012 legislative session has come to an end. The House and Senate bills proposing changes to, among other things, Florida’s laws governing alimony and equitable distribution did not pass. This means that there are currently no legislative changes to alimony or equitable distribution. Sessums Black, PA will continue to monitor all efforts to change […]
Parenting Coordinators/Parenting Facilitators
Each parent has a unique perspective and parenting style. There are times when the distinct approaches create discord and the parents require help to settle their differences. Alternative dispute resolutions exist for these parents. For example, parenting coordinators or parenting facilitators are professionals trained in family dynamics and child development who assist parents in developing […]
Separated Parents and Breastfeeding Baby
Parents sharing time with a child can be challenging and even more when the child is breastfed. This article provides some suggestions on how to ensure both parents can enjoy time with a breastfed child. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on providing excellent legal representation to clients who have children of all ages. Read More