Sarah Anne Lishman, Attorney and Mediator

Sarah Anne Lishman, Attorney and Mediator Sarah Anne handles family law matters, including divorce, child custody, modification, and enforcement. Mary's University School of Law.

She is also a credentialed mediator, and has ample experience handling appeals in the 4th Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas. Sarah Anne Lishman was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated with honors from Communications Arts High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2005, majoring in History and minoring in English. After obt

aining her undergraduate degree, she returned to San Antonio and attended St. While in law school, Sarah Anne was an officer of the Women's Law Association and helped raise thousands of dollars for local non-profits. She was frequently recognized for her academic achievements, and was consistently named on the Dean's List. She was also a staff writer for the St. Mary's University Law Journal, which published her comment in 2013. Following law school, Sarah Anne worked in several law firms handling a high volume of primarily family law matters, as well as consumer protection and other civil litigation cases. She handles jury trials and appellate matters. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and in federal court for the Western District of Texas. The achievements she is most proud of are her two beautiful children, Frank and Chloe Jane. My Approach

I am passionate about the law and love taking on challenging legal issues. I try to find creative solutions in even the most difficult of cases. I am committed to ensuring my clients understand the options available to them, and will guide them through their case with quality, professional legal services and prudent advise. In matters involving children, I am committed to keeping their well-being and best interest as the paramount consideration at every stage of the case. I strongly endorse and encourage the use of alternate dispute resolution, especially when children are involved. I have ample experience representing clients in successful mediations and informal settlement negotiations. I am also a certified mediator, and in that capacity I help families broker settlements. Practice Areas:

Appeals
Mediation
Divorce
Child Custody
Modification and Enforcement
Adoption
Prenuptual Agreements
Consumer Protection
Contract Disputes

"Hire a Good Divorce AttorneyWhile it's easier and less expensive if you and your spouse are able to settle your issues ...
10/25/2024

"Hire a Good Divorce Attorney
While it's easier and less expensive if you and your spouse are able to settle your issues without litigation, if that's not possible, make sure you have an attorney who's capable and willing to litigate your case before a judge. You're basically looking for two things: an attorney who knows the value of settling quickly but who's also willing to fight for you should the need arise."

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"However, despite almost four decades of implementation and parents being required to pay anywhere from $50 to hundreds ...
04/14/2023

"However, despite almost four decades of implementation and parents being required to pay anywhere from $50 to hundreds of dollars to attend them, there is still little to no evidence proving that these classes work."

Why one mom who took a 12-hour course as part of her divorce says "all programs are not created equal."

Great photo shoot with the team!
04/14/2023

Great photo shoot with the team!

10/21/2021
"These high expectations for marital success can be challenging to sustain as relationships evolve over time. When peopl...
05/06/2021

"These high expectations for marital success can be challenging to sustain as relationships evolve over time. When people report less satisfying marriages, their risk of gray divorce climbs. And today’s midlife married couples report worse marital quality than their counterparts did a quarter century ago. It’s likely that couples have higher expectations for their marriages these days, particularly around the gendered division of labor.

In the past, many couples would remain in these “empty shell” marriages largely because separations were stigmatized, or couples didn’t believe in divorce. These days, couples are less willing to remain in empty shell marriages. Societal changes also mean that women are often less economically dependent on their husbands, and thus they can afford to get divorced."

Divorce rates have plummeted among young people even as they have risen among older adults. And it's not just because the population is aging.

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4606 Centerview Drive , Suite 271
San Antonio, TX
78228

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+12103141840

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