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Key Takeaways: If a parent goes to jail do they lose custody automatically? Do incarcerated parents have any parental rights? When can you terminate an incarcerated parent’s rights? How do the courts approach child custody when one parent is in jail? What happens to a child when a parent goes to jail who has sole custody? What are a grandparent’s rights when a parent is...Read More

Table of contents: What is the difference between sole custody and full custody in Texas? Why people get confused about sole custody vs. full custody Is sole or full custody the same as terminating parental rights? What is joint custody vs. sole custody in Texas? Factors Texas courts consider when determining joint custody vs. sole custody In Texas, people often get confused by the terms...Read More

Table of contents: Is Texas a 50/50 custody state? What is 50/50 custody in Texas? Factors that influence Texas 50/50 custody Do you pay child support with 50/50 custody in Texas? How does 50/50 custody work in Texas? Common 50/50 possession schedules in Texas How to get 50/50 custody in Texas FAQs: 50/50 Custody — Texas One of the most common questions parents ask our Fort...Read More

In my family law practice I regularly see clients struggle to save their marriages but I also see people struggling to achieve other goals. Whether it’s getting physically fit, sticking to a diet, repairing relationships, improving finances, building a business, making a career change, getting sober, you name it. Some people succeed while others stay stuck in the status quo. What gives? By the end...Read More

By Attorney Justin Sisemore Table of contents: Some of the most common issues with blended families involve finances. Different parenting styles can create blended family difficulties. Stepparents may be blindsided by unexpected challenges of blended families. Parents should look out for blending family issues involving step-siblings. Co-parenting with an ex can also cause problems with blended families. Blending a family is easy … said no...Read More

By Attorney Justin Sisemore From filing to finalizing, the divorce papers Texas parties need to get officially divorced are many. In this blog we’ll discuss the common forms and divorce paperwork Texas residents (and non-residents for those who live out of state) need to be familiar with when getting a divorce and addressing custody issues in the state of Texas. That being said, it’s important...Read More