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Florida Supreme Court Approved Marital Settlement Agreements

October 26, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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 […]

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law

October 17, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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Struggling Economy Complicates Divorce and Child Custody Cases says Survey

October 12, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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How to Find a Lawyer in Florida

October 4, 2011/by Sessums Black PA
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Parent Coordinators May Assist in High Conflict Family Law Cases

September 28, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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Massachusetts Sets Limits on Alimony

September 27, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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How to Speak Up and When To Keep Silent

September 26, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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Talking to Children about Divorce

September 23, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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Florida Supreme Court Adds a Pledge of Fairness, Integrity, and Civility to Oath of Attorney

September 22, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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Supervised Visitation Locations in Florida

September 15, 2011/by Sessums Black PA

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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