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[…] help with a maintenance claim, call our Fort Worth alimony law firm. The attorneys at Sisemore Law Firm, P.C. understand the details of Texas alimony law.  For example, Texas does not recognize an absolute legal obligation for one spouse to support another, and spousal support is not awarded in every divorce. You need experienced...Read More

[…] be considered part of the community estate. Animals owned prior to marriage or gifted to one of the parties during marriage are typically considered separate property. For example, if you adopted a pet or purchased a herd of cattle prior to getting married, the court would view those animals as your separate property and...Read More

[…] you about your concerns. Contact us to learn more. Why UCCJEA and UIFSA jurisdiction matters Since different states handle custody and child support differently, the federal government passed legislation to make it easier for parents to address issues pertaining to child custody and child support when parents don’t live in the same state. The...Read More

[…] scheduling. As experienced lawyers in Wise County TX, the Sisemore Law Firm team understands how to navigate the legal process followed in the Wise County courts. For example, in Wise County judges won’t set a final trial date until mediation and any other avenues have been pursued to resolve a family law case. In...Read More

[…] to “fix it.” We often see instances where couples didn’t properly inventory their assets and end up with an inequitable split of community property in Texas. For example, many people make this mistake with retirement accounts—he keeps his account and she keeps hers. Then a few years later the wife finds out the ex-husband’s...Read More

[…] to protect a party from being responsible for their spouse’s debts or clarify who will benefit from and/or be responsible for debts pertaining to business concerns. For example, if one party is making business decisions that the other party fears will put the couple’s community estate at risk, a postnuptial contract could allow for...Read More

[…] difference is that the ad litem DOES advocate for the child and the child’s wishes, provided those wishes are in the best interest of that child. For example, an amicus might find that dad’s house is not the perfect environment for the child. Perhaps the child has to share a room with a stepsibling,...Read More

[…] Unlike a close friendship, people involved in emotional affairs often feel sexual tension and/or romantic interest toward the party they are having an emotional affair with. For example, some emotional affairs start out innocently enough in the workplace, where two parties start out as co-workers and end up spending a lot of time together....Read More

[…] also understand that all dads aren’t perfect (or moms). People make mistakes but they can also turn their lives around. Our child custody attorneys for fathers are passionate about helping dads get on the right track, so they can be allowed greater access to their kids. That may involve counseling, parenting classes, rehabilitation for...Read More

[…] to schedule a no-obligation consultation. When Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights? Grandparents’ rights in Texas are limited to situations where a child’s health or well-being is threatened. Examples include situations where a parent is incarcerated, abusing drugs or alcohol, or is being abusive to the children. Even in these difficult situations for children, it...Read More