Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

When considering adoption, a top concern for many prospective parents is: How much is adoption going to cost? The average cost of adoption varies considerably based on the type of adoption you choose to pursue. Adopting a child you have fostered through the child welfare system is generally the least inexpensive, while international adoptions and adoptions handled through adoption agencies tend to cost much more....Read More

Few experiences in life can fuel angst, animosity and anger more than divorce. The range of emotions people feel runs the gamut, from feelings of deep hurt, sadness and paranoia to a burning desire for revenge. These raw emotions prompt some people to do crazy things they wouldn’t normally do, like using sneaky divorce tactics to damage their ex’s finances, mental health, reputation or parental...Read More

Drug testing in child custody cases is common in Texas. Parents who abuse drugs or alcohol can face serious consequences, including the potential loss of custody rights and limited access to their children. If you share custody and have been ordered to undergo drug testing—or are seeking to have the other parent tested—it is important to understand how these tests can affect custody. Failing a...Read More

In the event of divorce, the state of Texas requires parents to provide medical support for their children. This includes both health insurance and dental insurance. Which parent is responsible for health insurance is generally based on the parents’ income and who serves as the primary conservator of the child but it depends on the circumstances. Parents frequently ask us questions about child health insurance...Read More

Thousands of men in the United States find out they’re going be fathers every day. While this revelation is considered a blessing for many soon-to-be fathers, the notion of impending fatherhood comes as a shock to others. They may feel unprepared to take on the responsibility of becoming a parent or worry they won’t be able to afford to pay child support for a child...Read More

As children get older, many believe they should have the right to make certain decisions about their lives. For children of divorce, choosing which parent they get to live with is frequently one of those decisions. This leaves both children and parents wondering: How old does a child have to be to choose which parent to live with? In most states, the preference of an...Read More