Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

While divorce is never easy, many couples find they are able to resolve their differences through divorce mediation. Since litigated divorce can be costly, some couples pursue mediation as a cost-saving measure. In Texas, certain counties even require couples to go through mediation as an effort to resolve more divorces outside of court. Whether you and your spouse choose or a court orders mediation, the...Read More

Key Takeaways: Private investigator costs in Texas typically range from $75 to $200 per hour, with retainers starting around $1,500 and total costs from $5,000 to tens of thousands depending on case complexity. Experience, specialization, and type of investigation (infidelity, asset tracing, forensic analysis, etc.) significantly affect pricing. Additional expenses—such as travel, background checks, report preparation, and court testimony—can increase total costs. Not every case...Read More

When a couple decides to divorce, splitting assets in the marital estate can get complicated for a variety of reasons. Emotional attachment to assets can be an issue and the lack of liquidity of certain assets can pose challenges. Some clients want to maintain ties to an asset and ask, “can you divorce without splitting assets?” People also wonder, “what property is subject to division...Read More

Divorce is an experience like none other. Even spouses who generally get along can end up riding an emotional rollercoaster during divorce. However, tensions can really heat up when spouses dig in their heels and come out swinging as the divorce process rages on. In extreme cases, animosity, unhinged or cruel behavior and unwillingness to bend can snowball, and a couple can find themselves in...Read More

When parents disagree about issues involving their kids—child custody, visitation, rights, duties and the like—those differences need to be hashed out in court or mediation. In some cases, the court, parents, guardians or a government agency may request that a neutral attorney be brought in to help figure out what arrangements would be in the best interest of the child. That’s where amicus attorneys and...Read More

Can a relationship work after trust is broken? It all depends on the willingness of the parties to be honest about what happened and their desire to mend what has been broken. As a divorce attorney, I’ve had endless conversations with clients about what happens when trust is broken and how to build back trust in a marriage. It’s not an easy process but it...Read More