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How Third-Party Possession and Custody Requests Are Handled
Behind The Scenes Of Divorce Proceedings (Ep. 14)

Behind The Scenes Of Divorce Proceedings (Ep. 14)

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In divorce proceedings, half of the battle is behind-the-scenes, when attorneys gather information and build the right strategy for each circumstance. 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones focus on the process behind divorce proceedings and how attorneys function as a team to build your divorce strategy. Justin shares how he stays in constant communication with the client and ensures they are confident in the team.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • The first step in starting a divorce proceeding  
  • How technology has made communication easier for attorneys and their clients, as well as between attorneys
  • Why compartmentalizing personal emotions is essential for clients when in court and facing their spouse
  • How your actions reflect on future relationships
  • 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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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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