Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

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

A lot can change in the years following a divorce and the creation of a custody schedule in Texas. Children grow up; parents get remarried or find new jobs; financial circumstances often fluctuate. During that time, parents’ circumstances can change dramatically and grounds for full custody of a child, more parenting time or changes in child support may arise, which may necessitate a change in...Read More

Many (if not most) people confuse protective orders with a restraining order in Texas. In the realm of Texas family law, protective orders and restraining orders are used for different purposes, and we will cover the ins and outs of restraining orders here. After reading this article, you may find you really want to know how to file a protective order in Texas vs. how...Read More