Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

By Attorney Justin Sisemore From filing to finalizing, the divorce papers Texas parties need to get officially divorced are many. In this blog we’ll discuss the common forms and divorce paperwork Texas residents (and non-residents for those who live out of state) need to be familiar with when getting a divorce and addressing custody issues in the state of Texas. That being said, it’s important...Read More

Table of contents: What impacts divorce costs in Texas? Difference in divorce cost for contested and uncontested divorce How much is it for a divorce in Texas: Starting costs How much does a divorce cost in Texas: Discovery and mediation phases How much is a divorce in Texas: Impact of property division and retirement accounts How much is a divorce in Texas: How nasty child...Read More

Table of contents: Why grandparents are important to grandchildren? What is grandparenting? What is the golden rule for grandparents? What is normal grandparent involvement? What boundaries should grandparents have? What are the positive effects of grandparents raising grandchildren? What are grandparents rights in Texas? If you were blessed to have amazing grandparents in your life, you know you wouldn’t give up those memories for anything....Read More

Table of contents: What is malicious parent syndrome? What are the signs of malicious parent syndrome? Malicious parent syndrome in court Malicious parenting examples What impact does malicious parenting syndrome have on child custody cases in Texas? What should I do if malicious parenting is suspected? Fostering a strong parent child relationship with both parents is important in a child’s life. Good parenting also involves...Read More

Key Takeaways: You can sue your ex for emotional distress in Texas but only in limited circumstances. Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is difficult to prove and generally requires evidence of egregious behavior. You may need both a family lawyer and a civil litigation attorney to pursue a case involving emotional damage. Claims for emotional abuse may be considered during divorce and result in...Read More

Surrogacy can be a beautiful way to have a baby when circumstances prevent a couple or individual from conceiving a child on their own. However, laws regarding surrogacy do vary widely from state to state, so it’s important to understand the surrogacy laws in the state where you hope to have a child. If that state is Texas, you’re in luck. Texas has some of...Read More