Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

Grandparents hold a special place in the hearts of most people—kids and adults alike. Some even provide a safe haven when a parent or legal guardian is unable to properly care and provide for grandchildren. If you’re a Texas grandparent who wants to fight for legal custody of a grandchild, buckle up. The battle may be worth taking on but you’ll need to be prepared...Read More

The Internet is bursting with information, and you’ll find plenty of how-to articles and videos on just about any topic—including divorce. Some people even turn to online divorce websites because they don’t want to pay thousands of dollars for a divorce attorney. What they don’t realize—and some of our clients have found out—is that going the DIY divorce route could be a costly mistake. For...Read More

Collaborative divorce—sometimes referred to as “friendly divorce”—has been an option for Texans since 2001. The goal of collaborative divorce is to help couples work out their problems together, in good faith and outside of the courtroom. The collaborative divorce process does work well for some couples but it isn’t the best option for everyone. Wondering what is collaborative divorce and if the collaborative route is...Read More

The attorney and law firm you hire will dictate the outcome of your divorce, so it’s important to do your research and choose wisely. Wondering where to begin? At the Sisemore Law Firm in Fort Worth, we advise prospective clients to take the following steps. Step 1: Be prepared for your legal consultation. One of the main goals for your consultation should be to find...Read More

One of the top concerns people have regarding divorce is, “How much is it going to cost me?” We’ve all heard horror stories of divorces costing upwards of $20K, 30K or more, which leads many people to look for low-cost options, like online divorces or tackling the divorce themselves, as opposed to the lawyer divorce approach. Unfortunately, going the cheaper route can lead to mistakes...Read More

Many people walk into our Fort Worth family law firm hoping to get an uncontested divorce, also known as a simple divorce or no contest divorce. However, the reality is that less than 10 percent of the divorce cases we handle truly end up being uncontested because uncontested is a high bar to reach. That doesn’t mean you and your spouse have to go to...Read More