The attorney and law firm you hire will dictate the outcome of your divorce, so it’s important to do your research and choose wisely. Wondering where to begin? At the Sisemore Law Firm in Fort Worth, we advise prospective clients to take the following steps. Step 1: Be prepared for your legal consultation. One of the main goals for your consultation should be to find...Read More
One of the top concerns people have regarding divorce is, “How much is it going to cost me?” We’ve all heard horror stories of divorces costing upwards of $20K, 30K or more, which leads many people to look for low-cost options, like online divorces or tackling the divorce themselves, as opposed to the lawyer divorce approach. Unfortunately, going the cheaper route can lead to mistakes...Read More
Many people walk into our Fort Worth family law firm hoping to get an uncontested divorce, also known as a simple divorce or no contest divorce. However, the reality is that less than 10 percent of the divorce cases we handle truly end up being uncontested because uncontested is a high bar to reach. That doesn’t mean you and your spouse have to go to...Read More
Filing for divorce in Texas isn’t exactly complicated but there are certain steps our Fort Worth family law firm typically recommends to clients contemplating divorce. Consider the following five steps to help ensure you file for divorce properly and best prepare your family for divorce—legally, financially and mentally. Step 1: Make sure you meet state and county residency requirements. If you want to get divorced...Read More
When we speak with parents about child custody, our clients often say the other parent is a narcissist or that a parent’s personality disorder poses a danger to their child. While mental health issues can affect child custody and visitation orders in Tarrant County, proving they exist isn’t necessarily easy. If you’re concerned the other parent’s narcissism or personality disorder may put your child at...Read More
At the Sisemore Law Firm, one of the big goals we try to achieve when negotiating child custody agreements is to put orders in place that will minimize the likelihood of a future custody modification in Texas. Believe it or not, we don’t want repeat business. We want to help clients get things right the first time around. Unfortunately, frequent high conflict custody exchanges lead many parents...Read More
