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[…] you can control the narrative and the outcome in a legal environment. It provides many opportunities to “think outside of the box” when negotiating a settlement. For example, you have more flexibility to get outside of the box when it comes to the typical standard possession or 50-50 custody schedules. You can also negotiate...Read More

[…] as a couple. (Eligible single people, including LGBT adults, are allowed to adopt in Texas.) ·       Physically and financially able to support a child. ·       Able to pass a thorough criminal background check. ·       Willing to undergo a home study by a social worker, where you are able to show you can provide an...Read More

[…] failure to comply with custody orders. Following are a few tips for handling these toxic co parenting issues.  Parental alienation: There are two types of parental alienation, passive and direct, both of which can make co-parenting difficult, and even worse, compromise the relationship between parent and child. When one parent is openly talking bad...Read More

[…] to income over that amount, save and except for very limited circumstances. Five reasons Texas child support payments get complicated Systemic problems affect child support payments. For example, outdated information and other problems in the state’s computer program or system can result in incorrect information. The antiquated system is decades old and updating information...Read More

[…] of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau). 1). Child welfare system adoption How much is adoption going to cost? “Virtually” free* In passing The Federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, the federal government established a program to help promote adoptions from foster care, which included financial...Read More

[…] drugs.” Now, the judge can’t order that person to take a drug test (because they are a third party) but that person will need to prove they’ve passed a drug test in order for the judge to allow you to have them around your children. Could you simply not tell the other parent about...Read More

[…] in, but you can. It’s your own property. You also don’t want to give your spouse ammunition to make an allegation of family violence against you. For example, they could take a picture of you smashing a window and say YOU went crazy. That’s why it’s essential to have your phone video rolling, have...Read More

[…] malicious or alienating behavior have on the outcome of a child custody case? As a child custody lawyer for nearly two decades, I can tell you with 100% confidence that people do strange things in the midst of a child custody case. Many parties find it difficult to deal with divorce and custody issues from an...Read More

[…] the state of Texas. You’ll also want to make sure the attorney practices near or is available to practice law in the county where you file. For example, the Sisemore Law Firm largely represents clients in Ellis, Wise, Johnson, Denton, Parker, and Tarrant Counties but has represented clients in other Texas counties on occasion....Read More

[…] a post-marital agreement to avoid confusion or comingling later. In a prenup or postnup, you can also address any income related to the separate property you own—for example, rental income from a commercial building, which may be considered community property. Community property also includes assets accumulated in any retirement accounts (IRAs, pensions, 401ks, 403bs, etc.) from...Read More