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05/27/2026

Premarital agreements are contracts between people who plan to marry that take effect when the marriage occurs. Couples may opt to execute premarital agreements in an attempt to dictate what will happen if a specific event occurs, such as divorce or death, instead of having the state’s laws control the outcome. Florida law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. Check out our website for some commonly asked questions and answers about premarital agreements, including what can and can’t be included.

Premarital agreements are executed prior to a marriage and become effective when the marriage occurs.

05/22/2026

Wishing you and your family a reflective and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Here’s a nice photo of Sessums Black attorney Angie Roselló with Mark Baseman, outgoing Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section, during the Section’s End of Year Judicial Round Table Luncheon yesterday at the Chester Ferguson Law Center. As the Section’s incoming Chair, Angie presented Mark with a plaque to recognize his leadership and service as Chair this past year. Mark heads the appellate division at Felix & Baseman, LLC in Tampa.

05/19/2026

Today, we are celebrating a major milestone for Kendall Tobin, her five-year work anniversary with the firm. During that time, she has contributed in many meaningful ways across the team. Her professionalism, positive attitude, and willingness to take on new challenges have all made a difference.

Kendall has more than 10 years of experience as a paralegal and legal assistant working in marital and family law matters. She handles legal research and drafting pleadings, motions and notices, affidavits, proposed orders, and final judgments. She also manages correspondence to the judiciary, opposing counsel, and clients, and discovery and preparations for trial, mediation, and hearings.

She has volunteered as a tax return preparer through the United Way Suncoast’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Kendall devotes 100 percent of her practice to marital and family law.

Kendall Tobin has more than five years of experience as a legal assistant and paralegal working in marital and family law matters.

05/15/2026

If you consider yourself especially attuned to your child’s emotions and interests, you might be an active parent. Active parents raise kids in a safe, supportive, and caring environment where they feel valued and can develop age-appropriate independence.

In this article, experts explain what active parenting looks like, its pros and cons, tips to become a more active parent, and how to prioritize self-care when you need a break.

Active parents take an active interest in their child's emotions, hobbies, and development, and provide them with a stable home life. Here are expert-backed tips for trying out active parenting with your family.

05/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Angelica Roselló on reaching her two-year work anniversary with the firm.

This has truly been a banner year for Angie. Most recently, the Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa awarded her the 2026 Theodore (“Ted”) Millison Professionalism Award, a well-deserved recognition of her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the practice of family law.

This year also marks Angie’s 11th anniversary of being sworn in as a Florida-licensed attorney, a significant professional milestone that reflects her experience, dedication, and continued growth.

We are proud to have Angie as part of our team and grateful for the excellence she brings to the firm and to our clients every day. Congratulations, Angie, on a year full of well-earned accomplishments.

Angelica D. Roselló is an attorney at Sessums Black, P.A., working exclusively in the area of marital and family law. She is admitted to practice law in both Florida and Pennsylvania and has received training and certification in both mediation and collaborative practice. Angelica has been named to...

05/11/2026

Florida law allows any woman who is pregnant or has a child, any man who has reason to believe he is the father of a child, or any child to bring a case to circuit court to determine the child’s paternity if it hasn’t been established by law or otherwise. Paternity may affect parental responsibility, child support, time-sharing, and more—and questions about paternity and potential paternity cases are very fact-specific. Our website contains answers to frequently asked questions.

Legal matters are complex. Questions about paternity and potential paternity cases are very fact specific. If you have questions or concerns about your specific circumstances, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a qualified Florida family law attorney. The information on this page is for....

05/07/2026

Divorce can be especially stressful, particularly for children, so clear boundaries and calm communication matter. Focusing on respectful interaction, using mediation when possible, and keeping kids out of adult conflict can greatly reduce harm. The goal is simple: protect children’s stability and help them maintain healthy relationships with both parents. Here are some suggestions on how you and your co-parent can set boundaries, both individually and jointly.

Setting Limits in Divorce and Divorce Court © 2026 by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. January each year appears to be divorce month. Unhappy couples who have stayed together to get through the holidays for their kids’ sake finally decide it is time to let go. On the other hand, sometimes it is behavior aro...

05/04/2026

Today marks a very special milestone for Sessums Black attorney Angie Roselló—her 11-year anniversary of being sworn in as a Florida-licensed attorney. Before relocating to Florida, Angie began her legal career in Pennsylvania in 2010. After moving with her family, she took on the challenge of starting her legal journey anew in Florida.

She is pictured here with Judge Samuel J. Salario, Jr., a former judge for the Second District Court of Appeal, at her swearing-in ceremony at the Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center. Angie is holding her daughter, Emi, who was three years old then, and she was pregnant with her son, Oliver, making it a moment shared with both of her children.