Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

Many parents who share custody disagree about how visitation should be handled or think they have valid reasons to withhold visitation from the other parent. The truth is, withholding visitation from the non-custodial parent or custodial parent is generally frowned upon by the Texas family courts. In fact, a father or mother withholding visitation can face serious consequences—even losing custody in extreme cases—so it’s important...Read More

If you are getting divorced and will be sharing custody of a child, what can you expect regarding visitation and the possession schedule? Even if the other parent will have primary custody, you as the non-custodial parent should expect to have reasonable visitation rights and access to your child. Who determines what is reasonable and how often will you get to see your child? What...Read More

Table of contents: Does a step-parent have parental rights in Texas? Can step-parents get visitation rights in Texas? What is Texas Family Code 102.003 (11) for step-parents? When can a step-parent gain custody rights in Texas? Step-parents’ rights in Texas are limited—don’t overstep Even without step-parent rights in Texas, you have an important role to play Take the high road and keep things simple How...Read More

Coping with divorce is hard enough for kids without a parent’s new partner thrown in the mix. If your child complains constantly about her wicked stepmother, or you’re a dad whose kid can’t stand mom’s new boyfriend, it’s best to think before you react. Unless the children are in danger, teaching them how to cope and accept their new household dynamic is essential. Introducing a...Read More

For many couples, buying a home counts as one of the most significant milestones of married life. The family home also qualifies as one of the biggest assets in many marital estates, which means any equity in that home may be subject to division upon divorce. Since Texas is one of the community property states that also recognizes separate property, these bought-the-house-before-marriage divorce situations can get...Read More

Our Texas law firm receives a variety of questions about biological parents rights after adoption. Adoptive parents may wonder, “What happens when birth parents want their child back?” A birth mother who relinquished her parental rights may ask, “Can birth mother reclaim adopted child?” Our child custody lawyers also get questions from same-sex couples about the rights of the adoptive vs. biological parent in same-sex...Read More