Child custody is always a challenging conversation to have, but with the right information you can make the process easier on everyone involved. In this episode, Justin Sisemore, a Texas-based attorney, and Andrea Jones join Mary Maloney to unpack the options available in child custody battles and clear up some common misconceptions. Learn about joint...Read More
If you’re planning to divorce in Texas, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with Texas community property state laws. That’s right, Texas is a community property state, which does affect how a marital estate will be divided in the event of divorce or an annulment. Texas separate property laws may also come into play if you...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...Read More
A lot can change in the years following a divorce and the creation of a custody schedule in Texas. Children grow up; parents get remarried or find new jobs; financial circumstances often fluctuate. During that time, grounds for full custody of a child can change dramatically between the parents, which may necessitate a change in...Read More
When parents disagree about issues involving their kids—child custody, visitation, rights, duties and the like—those differences need to be hashed out in court or mediation. In some cases, the court, parents, guardians or a government agency may request that a neutral attorney be brought in to help figure out what arrangements would be in the...Read More
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...Read More
Can a sex offender be around family? That’s a question a father from Nebraska was asking a few years back, and he didn’t get the answer he wanted. This story first made headlines back in 2015, and it still makes me sick to my stomach today. When we first published this blog, we didn’t weigh...Read More
Being a step-parent during your spouse’s divorce can mean watching where you step. How could your actions impact the view of your love to the judge? In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones explore the step-parent side of divorce, the importance of understanding where they stand during the legal process and how they could...Read More
“Can my wife or can my husband take my car if it’s in my name?” is a question divorce lawyers hear every single day. While it sounds like a simple question, who gets the car in a divorce depends on a number of factors, including where you live, when the car was purchased, whether it...Read More
One of the most common questions I hear from clients as a family law attorney is: “At what age can a child refuse visitation?” My question to those parents is: “Who is driving the bus in your household, you or your child?” As long as you have custody orders in place, and the other parent...Read More
