Category: Family Law

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Starting Your Divorce On The Right Foot (Ep.11)

Starting Your Divorce On The Right Foot (Ep.11)

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Too often, clients attack the other party’s pain points from the beginning. Using that strategy could backfire at a later hearing.

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones focus on the first step in divorce and how temporary hearings set a precedent for future hearings. Justin and Andrea share their personal experiences both from a lawyer’s perspective and as a client, along with tips to start the divorce right.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • What happens during temporary hearings 
  • Why clients should avoid aiming for pain points during the first hearing
  • The importance of focusing on the children over personal grievances
  • The importance of establishing and maintaining communication with your lawyer
  • And more!

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Why Children Resist Visitation After Divorce (Ep.10)

Why Children Resist Visitation After Divorce (Ep.10)

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It can be easy to give in when a child starts crying. You want to protect your child from the hurt you assume they are experiencing at the other parent’s home. What if that isn’t the case? What if giving in isn’t the best option for the child’s well-being? 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones focus on children after divorce, the emotional spectrum they go through as they age and the assumptions parents make about the wants and needs, especially with the first child. They share their experiences with children of different age groups and how parents can protect themselves from losing visitation.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • Why young children cry when leaving the primary parent and why parents should avoid giving in to the emotions  
  • The importance of reinforcing the court rules of visitation on the children while showing the children they are loved
  • The legal troubles of avoiding visitation and enforcing different rules
  • How to differentiate the needs of the child from the wants of the parents
  • And more!

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Maximize Asset Division During Divorce (Ep.9)

Maximize Asset Division During Divorce (Ep.9)

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Summary: 

Dividing assets during divorce sounds easy on paper. Just split everything 50/50.

The reality is much more complicated.

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones dive into the division of assets during divorce and what factors can impact the decision. They share tips for maximizing opportunities outside of the courtroom and the importance of considering the best division rather than an exact division of assets.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • When to start documenting individual assets  
  • Why vetting expert witnesses is essential to winning court cases and minimizing weaknesses
  • Why a 50/50 split is not the best option when dividing assets
  • What does the court consider when dividing assets
  • And more!

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Texas Style Family Court (Ep.8)

Texas Style Family Court (Ep.8)

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During custody battles, both parents often want sole custody of the children. But is that what’s best?

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones discuss the Texas rules and regulations surrounding custody battles. They share personal and professional stories of custody battles, how Justin advises clients attempting to get sole custody, and Andrea’s viewpoint as a mother on the impact custody battles have on children.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • The difference between sole custody and joint custody
  • Why sole custody is difficult to achieve
  • How parents in a custody battle should act when aiming for sole custody
  • What children learn from custody battles
  • And more

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What To Do When Your Ex Keeps Dragging You Back To Court (Ep.7)

What To Do When Your Ex Keeps Dragging You Back To Court (Ep.7)

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There’s no doubt that divorce can be really messy, and it doesn’t take long for it to get there.

It is at this point that a good divorce lawyer comes into play.

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones discuss the tactics attorneys use in family court, what you can expect in a direct cross examination, and what happens when your ex keeps dragging you back to court!

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • How they help people navigate messy divorces
  • The process of a direct cross examination
  • What their best at, how they are the best at it, and how it can help your divorce case
  • What sets the good lawyers apart from the bad
  • And more!

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The Key Stages of the Divorce Process (Ep.6)

The Key Stages of the Divorce Process (Ep.6)

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Marriage requires a lot of collaboration…financially and emotionally to create a good family structure and dynamic.

Oftentimes, when a couple separates, it can be hard to re-build this structure.

In this episode, Justin Sisemore discusses some of the key steps within the divorce process and highlights the value each step can provide to you when re-structuring a family dynamic without a spouse.

Justin and Andrea discusses:

  • The different tactics attorneys use to maximize the outcome of divorce and custody cases
  • Temporary orders and the value they can bring you during the divorce
  • The “discovery process” and how it can help you minimize costs during a divorce
  • How attorneys can help you become more detail-oriented during the divorce and why this can make the transition much smoother
  • And more!

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In Your Best Interest: The Process of Divorce and Custody Modification (Ep.5)

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The Process of Divorce and Custody Modification (Ep.5)

The Process of Divorce and Custody Modification (Ep.5)

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If you’re going through a divorce, this is the episode for you.

Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones are here to discuss child custody and how to approach these difficult situations. They provide expert advice to help you make the best decisions for your family.

In this episode, Justin and Andrea provide insight on how to approach these situations when two divorced parents disagree on how it should be handled.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • The process of divorce and custody modification
  • What constitutes parental or grandparent alienation and how you can approach these issues
  • When substance abuse endangers a child and how these scenarios play out in the court system
  • Introducing new love interests to kids of divorcees 
  • And more!

 

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The Business of Divorce (Ep. 4)

The Business of Divorce (Ep. 4)

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Sometimes, it is hard to put a label on things like your job title and what field your business is in.

Justin Sisemore and Sisemore Law Firm have experienced this trouble before.

In this episode, Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss how to curate your business to best showcase your skills to find your most ideal client.

Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss:

  • How being a divorce attorney is not Justin’s only job, he is also an entrepreneur who’s passion was found in the early years of his life
  • Insight on how to fine-tune your business to showcase your specific skills and abilities
  • How to thrive during economic downturn, especially as a young entrepreneur or business owner
  • Techniques to customize the customer’s experience to suit each of their individual needs
  • And more!

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High-Conflict Divorce: Here’s What To Expect (Ep. 3)

High-Conflict Divorce: Here’s What To Expect (Ep. 3)

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A high-conflict divorce can occur when both parties do not see eye to eye on the asset valuation, leading to a somewhat messy course of action to follow. 

However, knowing the steps to take in order to protect yourself and your children from getting further entangled can ease the stressors associated with the legalities of divorce. 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore, Andrea Jones, and Mary Maloney uncover the primary steps that lead to messy divorce settlements. They review the necessary steps you should take when looking out for your children and your future once your lawyers get involved.

Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss:

  • Steps you can take to protect yourself and your children during a contentious divorce  
  • The importance of protecting your children from getting involved in matters of divorce
  • Ways a mutual breakup can go downhill for both parties in a matter of days
  • Crucial conflicts to look out for when building your case
  • And more!

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Co-parenting: How to Keep The Kids’ Interest in Mind (Ep. 2)

Co-parenting: How to Keep The Kids’ Interest in Mind (Ep. 2)

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When a couple is going through with a divorce or separation they can sometimes lose sight of the needs of their children. 

However, for a successful co-parenting situation, both parents need to agree to consider their children’s position and their mental health needs. 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore, Andrea Jones, and Mary Maloney discuss the landscape of co-parenting and where some parents go wrong. Justin, Andrea and Mary strive to educate you about what a healthy co-parenting environment looks like and how to keep your kids in mind when navigating this time in your life.

Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss:

  • The importance of healthy co-parenting and what that entails  
  • The impact of poor co-parenting and how it can impact the child’s growth and development
  • How to navigate which parent makes what decisions for the child and how each decision must always put the child’s mental health first
  • How to avoid burdening a child with emotional stress during a divorce – the importance of not placing a child in the middle of the separation and making them ‘choose sides’
  • And more!

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