Family Law Attorney Serving Sarasota, FL

Board-Certified Family Law Representation for Sarasota-Area Clients

Family law matters span a wide range of relationships and legal subject matter, and they rarely arrive at a convenient moment. The combination of personal difficulty and legal complexity means that who you choose to represent you genuinely matters. At Sessums Law Group, P.A., we’ve been helping clients navigate these matters since 2008, and our attorneys hold board certification in family law from The Florida Bar, a distinction held by a small percentage of attorneys who demonstrate advanced competency and meet rigorous peer review standards.

When you’re deciding whether to work with a family law attorney in Sarasota, it helps to understand how the process may unfold in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court or through alternative dispute resolution. We take time to explain your options for negotiation, mediation, and litigation so you can choose the path that best aligns with your goals and your family’s needs. We review financial information, parenting concerns, and long-term implications with care, and we keep you informed at each step so deadlines and hearings don’t catch you off guard.

Why Sarasota Clients Choose Sessums Law Group, P.A.

Board certification in family law from The Florida Bar reflects advanced knowledge and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the field. It’s a credential most firms can’t offer, and it shapes how we approach every case, from document preparation through contested hearings in the family division of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

We also recognize that access matters. For clients who prefer not to travel, virtual consultations are available so you can meet with our legal team remotely and get the guidance you need without rearranging your schedule. For Spanish-speaking clients, we provide bilingual legal services in English and Spanish, reducing the communication gaps that matter most when precision and nuance are essential to your case.

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Understanding the Family Law Process in Sarasota

Many people contact our firm unsure of what happens after that first call. We begin with a detailed consultation where we listen to your concerns, review any existing court orders or agreements, and walk through the procedures that apply in Sarasota County. From there, we help you gather the documents your case may need, including financial records and information related to children, so everything is organized before anything is filed. That preparation lets us approach negotiations and court appearances with a clear plan.

As your case moves forward, we explain what to expect at each stage: mediation requirements, case management conferences, and hearings before the family division of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. Florida courts typically require mediation before contested matters proceed to a hearing or trial, and we prepare you for that step and every one that follows. Our team works around your schedule, school calendars, and daily responsibilities to make the process as manageable as possible, while keeping your expectations grounded and realistic about timelines.

Our Sarasota Family Law Practice Areas

The team at Sessums Law Group, P.A. represents clients across a broad range of family law matters:

• Divorce: Divorce cases typically address property division under Florida’s equitable distribution framework, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child support.
• Marital Agreements: Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements allow couples to address assets, debts, and financial matters before or during their marriage.
• Paternity: These cases arise when unmarried individuals have a child or when there is a dispute over a biological father’s identity. Establishing paternity is fundamental for determining timesharing, parenting plans, and child support obligations.
• Modifications: Changes to existing court orders related to divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, or alimony require demonstrating a substantial change in circumstances to the court.
• Enforcement: When a party isn’t fulfilling their legal responsibilities, enforcement actions can be pursued through the Sarasota County family court.

Our attorneys can also assist with cases involving businesses, significant financial holdings, or property across county lines, all of which add real complexity to a divorce or support dispute. We know how local judges in Sarasota County approach parenting plans, relocation issues, and equitable distribution, and we apply that knowledge to help you develop realistic strategies from the start.

Call or schedule a consultation online with a Sarasota family law attorney today.