As a family law and reproductive lawyer, I enjoy being a resource for people who hope to become parents through surrogacy or want to help others become parents as a surrogate or through egg, sperm or embryo donation. If you’re like many of our clients at the Sisemore Law Firm, you may be unfamiliar with how assisted reproduction methods work, what types of assisted reproductive...Read More
Using a surrogate mother to have a baby has become increasingly more common over the past couple of decades since I began practicing family law. Serving as a reproductive lawyer for intended parents, surrogates and donors of eggs, embryos and sperm has been a very rewarding part of my career. Understanding the rights of surrogate mother, intended parents and donors is critical for anyone contemplating...Read More
Having a baby is a life-changing experience but getting pregnant the natural way isn’t a viable option for every couple. Some couples struggle with infertility issues, and while the emotional turmoil of pregnancy can be so overwhelming for some women, it could put the health of the mother and baby at risk. Fortunately, surrogacy and IVF provide a range of options when a natural pregnancy...Read More
Can a sex offender be around family? That’s a question a father from Nebraska was asking a few years back, and he didn’t get the answer he wanted. This story first made headlines back in 2015, and it still makes me sick to my stomach today. When we first published this blog, we didn’t weigh in on the case from a Texas law perspective, so...Read More
“Can my wife or can my husband take my car if it’s in my name?” is a question divorce lawyers hear every single day. While it sounds like a simple question, who gets the car in a divorce depends on a number of factors, including where you live, when the car was purchased, whether it was a gift and what other assets make up the...Read More
One of the most common questions I hear from clients as a family law attorney is: “At what age can a child refuse visitation?” My question to those parents is: “Who is driving the bus in your household, you or your child?” As long as you have custody orders in place, and the other parent doesn’t pose a threat to your child’s safety and wellbeing,...Read More
