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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Children are a precious resource. To help preserve that irreplaceable resource, the Florida Bar published a pamphlet titled “Parenting and Divorce” which informs Florida’s citizens on Florida laws relating to parents’ duties to children and the development of parenting plans during dissolution of marriage proceedings. Click on the link below for a copy of the […]
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Times of change can be taxing for all people – regardless of age. This article provides insight into the perspectives of young children and adolescents during a dissolution of their parents’ marriage and suggests how parents may ease their children’s transition into a new family structure. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on skillfully assisting its […]
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A spouse’s retirement account or benefit may be divided during a dissolution of marriage proceeding. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is an order that, among other things, creates a right (or recognizes that a right exists) for a retirement plan participant’s spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent (“alternate payee”) to receive a portion […]
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Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives are each considering bills that propose changes to, among other things, Florida’s laws governing equitable distribution. The links below are to Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives websites which provide the latest news on each bill’s status. As each person’s situation is unique, it is always best to consult […]
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Even after a divorce has been finalized, there are several considerations former spouses should make – particularly once they reach retirement age. One of the considerations should be ensuring social security benefits are accurate. This article discusses how a divorce may influence a former spouse’s social security payments. Former spouses who think there are inaccuracies […]
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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
Parenting and Divorce
Children are a precious resource. To help preserve that irreplaceable resource, the Florida Bar published a pamphlet titled “Parenting and Divorce” which informs Florida’s citizens on Florida laws relating to parents’ duties to children and the development of parenting plans during dissolution of marriage proceedings. Click on the link below for a copy of the […]
The Impact of Divorce on Young Children and Adolescents
Times of change can be taxing for all people – regardless of age. This article provides insight into the perspectives of young children and adolescents during a dissolution of their parents’ marriage and suggests how parents may ease their children’s transition into a new family structure. Sessums Black, PA prides itself on skillfully assisting its […]
FAQs about Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
A spouse’s retirement account or benefit may be divided during a dissolution of marriage proceeding. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is an order that, among other things, creates a right (or recognizes that a right exists) for a retirement plan participant’s spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent (“alternate payee”) to receive a portion […]
Florida Legislature Considering Changes to Equitable Distribution Laws
Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives are each considering bills that propose changes to, among other things, Florida’s laws governing equitable distribution. The links below are to Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives websites which provide the latest news on each bill’s status. As each person’s situation is unique, it is always best to consult […]
Boosting Mom’s Social Security Payments
Even after a divorce has been finalized, there are several considerations former spouses should make – particularly once they reach retirement age. One of the considerations should be ensuring social security benefits are accurate. This article discusses how a divorce may influence a former spouse’s social security payments. Former spouses who think there are inaccuracies […]