08 Jun Can You Move Out of Texas With Your Child After a Divorce?
Thinking about relocating with your child after a Texas divorce? Learn what the law requires, when you need court approval, and what happens if you move without it....
Author: Navarrette Family Law
08 Jun How Is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
Learn how Texas calculates child support, including the percentage guidelines, what income is included, and what factors can adjust the amount a court orders....
21 Apr Can You Date While Going Through a Divorce in Texas?
It is one of the most searched questions by people going through a divorce in Texas: can I start dating again before my divorce is final? The short answer is yes, dating during a divorce is not illegal in Texas. But "technically allowed" and "strategically...
21 Apr What Happens to the House in a Texas Divorce? Your Options Explained
For most Texas couples, the family home is the largest asset they own, and often the most emotionally charged one. When a marriage ends, deciding what happens to the house is one of the most consequential decisions in the entire divorce process. There is no...
14 Apr Does Texas Have Alimony? What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance
One of the most common questions people ask when considering divorce in Texas is: does Texas have alimony? The answer is yes, but it works differently here than in most other states, and it is far more limited than many people expect. In Texas, it...
07 Apr Who Gets the Kids on Father’s Day? Texas Custody Rules Explained
Father's Day is one of the most emotionally significant weekends of the year for dads across Texas. But for co-parents navigating a custody order, it can also be one of the most confusing. What happens when Father's Day falls on your co-parent's scheduled weekend? Does...
30 Mar Who Gets the Kids on Mother’s Day? How the Texas Possession Order Handles May Holidays
Mother's Day is one of the most meaningful days of the year for so many families. But for co-parents in Texas, it can also be one of the most confusing. What happens when Mother's Day falls on the other parent's weekend? Does the regular schedule...
23 Mar Summer Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Custody Schedule Before School Lets Out in Texas
Summer should be a time for fun, rest, and making memories with your kids. But for co-parents in Texas, the weeks before school lets out can bring a lot of questions and stress. Who gets the children and when? What happens to the regular schedule?...
16 Mar Divorcing a Narcissist in Texas: What to Document and How an Attorney Can Help
Divorce is never easy. But when your spouse shows signs of narcissistic behavior, the process can feel even more overwhelming. Manipulation, gaslighting, and control do not stop just because divorce papers have been filed. In many cases, that behavior gets worse. If you are in this...
09 Mar Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Texas?
When parents go through a divorce or custody case, one of the most common questions we hear is this: "Can my child just decide who they want to live with?" It's a fair question. And it makes sense why so many parents and children wonder about...