Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

Not all attorney-client relationships are the perfect match. Changing attorneys in the midst of a Texas divorce is allowed and may be a good option—but not always. Before you decide to make the switch, it’s important to pinpoint why you’re unhappy with your divorce attorney and whether it makes sense timing-wise to change lawyers now. Changing attorneys during a divorce is not uncommon. In fact,...Read More

Article Summary: This article explains the seven grounds for divorce in Texas, including the difference between no-fault and fault-based grounds, how insupportability works, and when proving fault like adultery or cruelty might impact your case. It also covers how community property works, how jurisdiction affects a divorce, and what spouses should consider before filing. Readers will learn how the legal grounds for divorce can influence...Read More

Many parents fighting for custody of their kids underestimate the intricacies of child custody evaluations. Not only are they time-consuming and costly, there is a human component involved—the evaluator—which means custody evaluations are anything but routine. If you’re facing a child custody evaluation and are wondering what to expect during the process, or when necessary, how to pass a psychological evaluation for child custody, it’s essential to...Read More

How to change name after divorce is one of the most common concerns clients ask about during the divorce process. Women want to change their last names after divorce for various reasons. Some women simply prefer their maiden names to their married names, while others like the idea of changing their names to something entirely new. If you want a fresh start, changing your name...Read More

Many parents who share custody disagree about how visitation should be handled or think they have valid reasons to withhold visitation from the other parent. The truth is, withholding visitation from the non-custodial parent or custodial parent is generally frowned upon by the Texas family courts. In fact, a father or mother withholding visitation can face serious consequences—even losing custody in extreme cases—so it’s important...Read More

If you are getting divorced and will be sharing custody of a child, what can you expect regarding visitation and the possession schedule? Even if the other parent will have primary custody, you as the non-custodial parent should expect to have reasonable visitation rights and access to your child. Who determines what is reasonable and how often will you get to see your child? What...Read More