A Marital Settlement Agreement puts in writing all the aspects of the divorcing parties’ settlement. Topics covered in the Marital Settlement Agreement include the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities (called “equitable distribution”), alimony, child support, payment of attorney’s fees and costs, and any other items to which the parties have agreed. Agreements regarding […]
Resolving the legal aspects of family situations does not have to be a painful process. Two alternatives to the traditional practice of seeking a court-dictated resolution are mediation and the collaborative process. Mediation employs a neutral third party to assist in settlement negotiations. In the collaborative process, each party selects his/her own attorney and there […]
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Dividing property including real estate, vehicles, financial accounts, stocks, and businesses during a divorce can be difficult. While many couples can agree to a division, at times an amicable resolution may not be feasible. To help avoid a financially and emotionally costly litigation, it is important to prioritize after carefully considering the big picture because […]
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Parent Coordinators are professionals trained to assist parents in establishing and maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship during and after litigation. Parents may voluntarily engage the services of a Parent Coordinator or the court may refer parents to one. The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Hillsborough County, Florida maintains a list of Parent Coordinators which is included […]
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On September 26, 2011, Massachusetts’ Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill which, among other things, generally eliminates spousal support payments when either the payor reaches retirement age or the recipient begins cohabiting with a romantic partner. Click on the link below for the full story. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on skillfully defending […]
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Knowing when and how to effectively communicate helps a relationship thrive. Here are two articles with advice on how to speak up and when to keep silent. The first one is titled “Whine Away: How to Complain Effectively In any Situation” and the second one is “When to Keep Mum: 9 Things You Should Never […]
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Times of transition can be stressful for the entire family, particularly for children. Although it may be difficult to know what and how much to say, it is important to speak to children about family transformations and how it affects them. Below are links to professional organizations who offer advice on how families can engage […]
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On September 12, 2011, the Florida Supreme Court added language to the Oath of Attorney administered to new members of the Florida Bar with which new Florida Bar members promise to treat opposing parties and their counsel with fairness, integrity, and civility in court and in all written and oral communications. To see Florida Supreme […]
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At times it is necessary for a third party to serve as a supervisor during timesharing to ensure that children have safe, conflict-free access to a parent with whom they do not reside. Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) is a non-profit membership organization which, among other things, provides a list of qualified supervisory agencies and individuals […]
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Florida Supreme Court Approved Marital Settlement Agreements
/by Sessums Black PAA Marital Settlement Agreement puts in writing all the aspects of the divorcing parties’ settlement. Topics covered in the Marital Settlement Agreement include the division of the parties’ assets and liabilities (called “equitable distribution”), alimony, child support, payment of attorney’s fees and costs, and any other items to which the parties have agreed. Agreements regarding […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law
/by Sessums Black PAResolving the legal aspects of family situations does not have to be a painful process. Two alternatives to the traditional practice of seeking a court-dictated resolution are mediation and the collaborative process. Mediation employs a neutral third party to assist in settlement negotiations. In the collaborative process, each party selects his/her own attorney and there […]
Struggling Economy Complicates Divorce and Child Custody Cases says Survey
/by Sessums Black PADividing property including real estate, vehicles, financial accounts, stocks, and businesses during a divorce can be difficult. While many couples can agree to a division, at times an amicable resolution may not be feasible. To help avoid a financially and emotionally costly litigation, it is important to prioritize after carefully considering the big picture because […]
How to Find a Lawyer in Florida
/by Sessums Black PAParent Coordinators May Assist in High Conflict Family Law Cases
/by Sessums Black PAParent Coordinators are professionals trained to assist parents in establishing and maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship during and after litigation. Parents may voluntarily engage the services of a Parent Coordinator or the court may refer parents to one. The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Hillsborough County, Florida maintains a list of Parent Coordinators which is included […]
Massachusetts Sets Limits on Alimony
/by Sessums Black PAOn September 26, 2011, Massachusetts’ Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill which, among other things, generally eliminates spousal support payments when either the payor reaches retirement age or the recipient begins cohabiting with a romantic partner. Click on the link below for the full story. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on skillfully defending […]
How to Speak Up and When To Keep Silent
/by Sessums Black PAKnowing when and how to effectively communicate helps a relationship thrive. Here are two articles with advice on how to speak up and when to keep silent. The first one is titled “Whine Away: How to Complain Effectively In any Situation” and the second one is “When to Keep Mum: 9 Things You Should Never […]
Talking to Children about Divorce
/by Sessums Black PATimes of transition can be stressful for the entire family, particularly for children. Although it may be difficult to know what and how much to say, it is important to speak to children about family transformations and how it affects them. Below are links to professional organizations who offer advice on how families can engage […]
Florida Supreme Court Adds a Pledge of Fairness, Integrity, and Civility to Oath of Attorney
/by Sessums Black PAOn September 12, 2011, the Florida Supreme Court added language to the Oath of Attorney administered to new members of the Florida Bar with which new Florida Bar members promise to treat opposing parties and their counsel with fairness, integrity, and civility in court and in all written and oral communications. To see Florida Supreme […]
Supervised Visitation Locations in Florida
/by Sessums Black PAAt times it is necessary for a third party to serve as a supervisor during timesharing to ensure that children have safe, conflict-free access to a parent with whom they do not reside. Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) is a non-profit membership organization which, among other things, provides a list of qualified supervisory agencies and individuals […]