Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

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,...Read More

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...Read More

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,...Read More

Article Summary: This article explains the seven grounds for divorce in Texas, including the difference between no-fault and fault-based grounds, how insupportability works, and when proving fault like adultery or cruelty might impact your case. It also covers how community property works, how jurisdiction affects a divorce, and what spouses should consider before filing. Readers will learn how the legal grounds for divorce can influence...Read More

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...Read More

How to change name after divorce is one of the most common concerns clients ask about during the divorce process. Women want to change their last names after divorce for various reasons. Some women simply prefer their maiden names to their married names, while others like the idea of changing their names to something entirely new. If you want a fresh start, changing your name...Read More