Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

Divorces can be extremely costly, both emotionally and financially. In the case of a high-asset divorces where a lot of financial loss or gain is at stake, a great deal of stress can be mitigated through doing good research, and taking the time to plan strategies logically and rationally. But first, what is a high-asset divorce, and how do you know if you’re dealing with...Read More

Texas child custody laws comply with the Uniform Child Custody Act, which tries to make interstate child custody cases as simple as possible. They are always required to take the child’s own wishes into account when the court is making a custody decision. This blog will serve as a brief overview on the laws in Texas when it comes to child custody. Filing a parenting...Read More

You and your ex are going to split up and that means talking about child custody rights, money, property division and a whole host of other issues, all of which can be quite delicate. You may set out hoping to have a conversation, but you’re worried it’s going to turn into a disagreement and even a fight. If you want to ensure that things go...Read More

It should come as no surprise that spousal support is not as easily calculated as child support. Although both alimony and child support are commonly discussed topics during a divorce, they have little to do with each other and are calculated quite differently. There are several different elements a family court may consider when making this calculation. Staying informed of what these elements are may...Read More

Alaska is a long way away from Texas yet when it comes to the very rich divorcing; they are not so far apart. Many high asset couples go to great lengths to hide assets from one another when faced with divorce. In a recent article in Forbes magazine, the case of one Alaska man’s attempt to hide assets from his ex wife ends in a criminal...Read More

Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly commonplace in modern society. With more and more people opting to marry later in life and coming to the table with substantial incomes and assets, prenuptials are seen as an additional protection to a person’s financial future. As with any type of contract, prenuptials require a certain level of skill and knowledge to be drafted appropriately. There are certain elements...Read More