Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

What happens in a divorce when a spouse cheats? When it comes to mental anguish and despair, you’d be hard pressed to find anything that stings quite as much as infidelity. If you recently found out your husband or wife cheated divorce may be top of mind. Even if you’re wondering, “Is my wife cheating?” (or husband) it may be a good idea to take...Read More

Key Takeaways: Texas is a community property state. The state presumes assets and debts acquired during marriage are jointly owned. Separate property will be considered. Assets owned prior to marriage, or received as gifts or inheritance prior to divorce, may be categorized as separate property, as long as the burden of proof is met. Commingling blurs lines. Mixing separate and community assets can make property...Read More

Accusing someone of lying on divorce papers, lying to get emergency custody or otherwise lying under oath in family court is a very serious allegation. Unfortunately, perjury in family court does happen and can result in serious consequences if the accuser provides evidence to support the allegation. Proving perjury is not as easy as you might think, however, if you believe your ex is lying...Read More

If you’ve never gone through a divorce, and this is your first rodeo in divorce court, you probably wonder what to expect. While your divorce attorney should prep you on what to expect in divorce court and what happens in divorce court hearing procedures, having a thorough understanding of the process may help level-set expectations and make it easier to cope with your divorce. From...Read More

Most parents want what is best for their kids. However, the intense stress and emotional swings of divorce can lead some parents to say hurtful things about the child’s other parent, and those comments can have real consequences. There is no single federal law that directly prohibits bad mouthing a parent, although these situations are often addressed in state custody orders because courts focus on...Read More

If you’re considering a divorce or in the process of getting one, it’s important to find the right divorce lawyer to offer you sound legal advice. But how do you go about finding the right attorney? The answer is simple: through a divorce lawyer consultation. This initial meeting with a potential lawyer is a chance for you to ask questions, get to know the attorney...Read More