Navarrette Family Law, Author at Family Law Attorney Denton, Texas

12 May Family Law Practice in DFW as Courts Re-Open

Posted at 16:46h in Law by Navarrette Family Law

For approximately two months, courts have been closed to non-essential hearings, and most hearings have been held remotely. As certain COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, many stores, restaurants and public facilities are re-opening to the public, albeit with certain limitations. But what about the courts? In-line with...

20 Apr The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Family Matters

Posted at 17:09h in Child Support by Navarrette Family Law

Throughout March and April, we have seen our clients and their families impacted by COVID-19 in every way. In this blog, we are going to focus on the financial impact our clients have experienced and what can be done to lessen that impact, if anything, as...

05 Mar Spring Break Vacations – What a Single Parent Should Know When Taking the Kid(s) Abroad

Posted at 17:11h in Custody, Marriage Law by Navarrette Family Law

When March comes around, every parent and school-aged child has one thing on their mind: Spring Break. While this week off from classes is intended to be a time of fun and relaxation, it can be stressful for single parents wanting to plan vacations. If you...

16 Jan Could You Be Informally Married and Not Even Know It?

Posted at 17:34h in Marriage Law by Navarrette Family Law

Many people got their introduction to the idea of common law marriage (legally referred to as informal marriage) thanks to the 2001 movie Legally Blonde. In this film, a couple was in a relationship for ten years and living together, which was said to entitle...

22 Dec Quick Guide to Stepparent Adoptions

Posted at 16:39h in Adoption, Family Law by Navarrette Family Law

At NB Family Law, the most popular adoption we see is stepparents wanting to adopt their stepchild. This is especially common during the holiday season, as some children have asked Santa to be adopted by their stepparent for Christmas. It is also common around other...

15 Dec Answering Your Frequently Asked Mediation Questions

Posted at 16:24h in Family Law by Navarrette Family Law

While the divorce process is often long and challenging, there are several options to help you reach an amicable agreement to resolve your case. One of these options is mediation. Mediation is an option in which both parties can negotiate and compromise on the result...

21 Nov Adoption: Where to Begin

Posted at 22:00h in Family Law by Navarrette Family Law

1 in 8 couples are unable to conceive. Many of these couples consider adoption, but the process can be long and confusing. Once a couple has come to the mutual decision that they want to adopt a child the next step is to find an adoption...

01 Aug How Custody Impacts Where Your Kids Go to School

Posted at 17:04h in Custody by Navarrette Family Law

Parenting is difficult, and it can be even more difficult when going through a divorce. Not only are you going through a divorce, but now arrangements for child custody have to be made. Divorce not only impacts the parents, but the children as well. The...

11 Jul New Texas Child Support Cap Increase Effective September 1, 2019

Posted at 09:00h in Child Support by Navarrette Family Law

The Office of the Texas Attorney General has just announced an increase of the maximum amount of monthly income upon which a parent must pay child support, from $8,550 to $9,200, effective September 1, 2019. In the State of Texas, child support guidelines are based on...

09 Jul Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Breakup Sheds Light on Co-Parenting Plans

Posted at 08:33h in Custody by Navarrette Family Law

The entertainment world was shocked when actor Bradley Cooper and model Irina Shayk announced their split last month. The couple was not only a staple on the red carpet but parents to a beautiful two-year-old girl, Lea De Seine. While rumors may be swirling surrounding the...

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