Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

A man signing papers with wedding rings on top of the papers
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...
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Wedding ring slipping off finger of person wondering how much is divorce in Texas
Table of contents: What impacts divorce costs in Texas? Difference in divorce cost for contested and uncontested divorce How much is it for a divorce in Texas: Starting costs How much does a divorce cost in Texas: Discovery and mediation phases How much is a divorce in Texas: Impact of property division and retirement accounts How much is a divorce in Texas: How nasty child...
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Table of contents: Why grandparents are important to grandchildren? What is grandparenting? What is the golden rule for grandparents? What is normal grandparent involvement? What boundaries should grandparents have? What are the positive effects of grandparents raising grandchildren? What are grandparents rights in Texas? If you were blessed to have amazing grandparents in your life, you know you wouldn’t give up those memories for anything....
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Two 2D figures stand beside a broken heart opposite a lone figure to show a family’s pain due to malicious parent syndrome
Table of contents: What is malicious parent syndrome? What are the signs of malicious parent syndrome? Malicious parent syndrome in court Malicious parenting examples What impact does malicious parenting syndrome have on child custody cases in Texas? What should I do if malicious parenting is suspected? Fostering a strong parent child relationship with both parents is important in a child’s life. Good parenting also involves...
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A concerned woman looking away and thinking whether she can sue her ex for emotional damage
Key Takeaways: You can sue your ex for emotional distress in Texas but only in limited circumstances. Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) is difficult to prove and generally requires evidence of egregious behavior. You may need both a family lawyer and a civil litigation attorney to pursue a case involving emotional damage. Claims for emotional abuse may be considered during divorce and result in...
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Fathers with surrogate mother
Surrogacy can be a beautiful way to have a baby when circumstances prevent a couple or individual from conceiving a child on their own. However, laws regarding surrogacy do vary widely from state to state, so it’s important to understand the surrogacy laws in the state where you hope to have a child. If that state is Texas, you’re in luck. Texas has some of...
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no fault divorce history timeline
When Did No-Fault Divorce Start? A Look at Its History and Impact in Texas
July 30, 2025Justin Sisemore
Dad entering jail cell wondering when can parental rights be terminated if a parent is incarcerated
Can Parental Rights Be Terminated if a Parent Is Incarcerated?
June 24, 2025Justin Sisemore
solde custody vs full custody
Sole Custody vs. Full Custody in Texas: What’s the Difference Under Texas Law?
June 19, 2025Justin Sisemore

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