Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.’s Blog

When parents don’t get along, disagreements about child custody and visitation can get heated. In extreme situations, one parent may even flee to another city, state or country to prevent the other parent from having access to their child. The question is: When is it kidnapping to take your child away and out of the other parent’s reach? In this article, we will answer some...Read More

Table of contents: What are a father’s rights in Texas? Key child custody laws in Texas for fathers How Texas courts make custody and visitation decisions What to do if you’re a father who wants primary or equal custody Texas fathers’ rights for same-sex parents How can a father get full custody in Texas? Three essential steps to take when seeking an advantageous custody outcome...Read More

When your ex does not comply with your divorce decree, what steps can you take and what does it mean to hold a person in contempt of court divorce? If your ex-spouse willfully disregarded orders set forth in the decree, you may be able to file an enforcement action that includes a motion for contempt of final decree of divorce. A family law attorney can...Read More

Military Child Custody Explained Military child custody issues can pose challenges for civilians and service members. How is child custody and support handled when a military parent has sole custody or shares joint physical custody and is transferred, deployed or returns home? We address your questions about Texas military child custody and military relocation and child custody here.  How does custody work if one parent is in the...Read More

Restraining orders for family law matters are used for different purposes in different states. In Texas, people often confuse restraining orders with protective orders, but these two types of orders are used for very different purposes. If you want to know how to get a restraining order removed in Texas, you should first figure out whether you actually need to remove a restraining order or...Read More

Tips for co parenting in the same house As a family law attorney, I talk with clients every day about custody and visitation options for kids when parents decide to split. When it comes to co parenting after divorce, continuing to live together isn’t for everybody but it does work for some exes. The question is: Does being divorced or separated but living together with...Read More