Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

Wife handing over the keys to her ex.
“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...
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Child doesn't want to visit parent
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,...
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retroactive child support
In the state of Texas, both parents are expected to help support their children. The amount and type of support vary depending on the circumstances and income of the parents and what Texas child support guidelines dictate. But what happens if you never filed for child support or a parent isn’t meeting his or her court-ordered child support obligations? How do retroactive child support and...
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lawyer shaking hands with client
Not all attorney-client relationships are the perfect match. Changing attorneys in the midst of a Texas divorce is allowed and may be a good option—but not always. Before you decide to make the switch, it’s important to pinpoint why you’re unhappy with your divorce attorney and whether it makes sense timing-wise to change lawyers now. Changing attorneys during a divorce is not uncommon. In fact,...
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Heart Tearing
“That’s grounds for divorce!” is a phrase most Americans are familiar with—whether it’s stated as a serious accusation during conflict or discord or tossed out in jest. Yet, few people really know what grounds for divorce means or how it might affect their divorce settlement. Wondering how Texas grounds for divorce might affect your case? Here are four important things to consider before you petition...
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Family in court with gavel
Many parents fighting for custody of their kids underestimate the intricacies of child custody evaluations. Not only are they time-consuming and costly, there is a human component involved—the evaluator—which means custody evaluations are anything but routine. If you’re facing a child custody evaluation and are wondering what to expect during the process, or when necessary, how to pass a psychological evaluation for child custody, it’s essential to...
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Wife handing over the keys to her ex.
Who gets the car in a divorce in Texas?
February 28, 2023
Child doesn't want to visit parent
At what age can a child refuse to see a parent?
February 21, 2023
retroactive child support
How do retroactive child support and back child support work in Texas?
February 15, 2023

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