The Law Office of James P. Sadler (JP Sadler Law, PLLC)

03/29/2026

New location! 225 W Beauregard

05/31/2024

Please visit our newly updated website!

Change can be hard. A divorce or family law dispute is often a turning point in your life. Who you choose as your attorney will have a profound effect on the direction of your case, both positive and negative. More importantly, the effectiveness of your representation can have life-long consequences...

05/31/2024

Change can be hard. A divorce or family law dispute is often a turning point in your life. Who you choose as your attorney will have a profound effect on the direction of your case, both positive and negative. More importantly, the effectiveness of your representation can have life-long consequences...

12/13/2023

https://www.jpsadlerlaw.com/

Please visit us at our newly updated our website!

Change can be hard. A divorce or family law dispute is often a turning point in your life. Who you choose as your attorney will have a profound effect on the direction of your case, both positive and negative. More importantly, the effectiveness of your representation can have life-long consequences...

12/16/2022

08/05/2019

Divorce decrees and family court orders are not carved in stone, and they do not enforce themselves when they happen to go into default. If a substantial change in circumstances has occurred and you need to revisit the terms of a child support order or visitation arrangement, or if you need advice about the best ways to deal with violations of family court obligations, contact family law attorney James P. Sadler.

We can also advise you of the considerations and course of action to take when a divorced parent, particularly the one with primary residential custody, proposes relocating with the child to a distant city, another state or a foreign country.

If you need legal advice on either side of a family law enforcement problem, we can help you understand your options for achieving compliance with an arrangement essential to the interests of your children or yourself. We can also show you how to develop and present realistic plans for curing defaults while protecting you from the worst consequences of a default, which can include jail time for contempt of court.

Learn more about the ways experienced and focused family lawyers can help expand your options toward positive outcomes through our understanding of Texas law and family court procedures.

07/27/2019

If you are being denied visitation and possession of your child by the other parent or guardian, please know that you CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Too often, I hear sad stories of one parent keeping a child from the other parent for unknown or completely unjustified reasons. What is even more concerning, however, is the parent who believes they can do nothing about it. You have rights. Violating a court order is serious business. If there is no court order, you should get one right away. A skilled attorney can help you enforce the existing orders or obtain a possession order that will help you regain your relationship with your child, and also help to ensure that the other parent/guardian does not interfere further.

01/06/2019

Divorces have financial and emotional consequences for both parties. Attorney James P. Sadler has a reputation for resourceful advocacy, and efficient and cost-effective representation on all matters related to divorce, such as ....child custody and support, complicated property division, child visitation and possession, issues related to disabled children or spouse, and parental alienation issues.

08/15/2018

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/peaceful-parenting/201807/co-parenting-narcissist

5 tips to preserve your peace while co-parenting.

06/03/2018

Remember that you are writing the next chapter of your life...

Contemplating divorce? Follow this game changing road map to make sound decisions and emerge stronger, happier and well-positioned for your next chapter.

04/28/2018

Divorce is an emotional roller coaster. You can help yourself feel more confident about your financial consequences by following these few steps, at whichever stage you find yourself:

BEFORE A DIVORCE

Make a list of all accounts and balances -- Gather account statements, all insurance documentation, property titles, Mortgage Statements, Credit Card Statements, past Tax Returns, Passports, Birth Certificates, Online Account IDs and Passwords, etc. Remember, it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!Create a budget for your current lifestyle. You can’t determine what you need if you do not know how much your existing lifestyle costs. Ex. You don’t want to take the responsibilities of a house if you can’t afford the upkeep.

DURING A DIVORCE

Change all passwords for online account access -- Explore all options to dividing assets and liabilities. Review various ways to divide a 401k or Pension Plan, before making a choice. Ask about taxation of alimony vs. child support, pros and cons of lump-sum settlements. Make certain Life Insurance Policies are cross-owned and cover the full-life of the obligation.

AFTER A DIVORCE

Revise all wills and trust documents paying special attention to powers of attorney -- Review all beneficiary designations and set up a trust if minors have become beneficiaries.Obtain a copy of your credit reports 30 days after the final judgement to ensure all joint accounts have been closed.

Be kind, be firm, and be finished. Make choices that will minimize negotiating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. The sooner you finalize your divorce and move forward the better.