Marriage Law

18 May The Benefits of Having a Prenuptial Agreement

Posted at 09:00h in Divorce, Family Business, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

Getting married is an exciting and happy time, but it’s also a time to consider practical matters, including financial planning. One of the most effective ways to protect your assets in case of divorce is by having a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement, also known as...

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20 Jul Does it Make a Difference Which Spouse Files for Divorce First?

Posted at 17:42h in Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

So you and your spouse have had a difficult conversation and decided to end your marriage. Whatever the reason, you now have the divorce process ahead of you. The first step is filing for divorce. Without that, the proceedings cannot begin. The state of Texas does...

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20 Jul Do You Need a Divorce Loan?

Posted at 17:35h in Custody, Divorce, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

In the United States, debt is no foreign concept. According to a 2021 CNBC report, the average American has $90,460 in debt. When it comes to loans, 19.4 million Americans have personal loans. People take loans for a myriad of reasons. Education is the most common...

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28 Jun Why You Need to Have Life Insurance When You Divorce

Posted at 21:42h in Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

When getting divorced, some things come to mind immediately. Your property, your children, and paying child support. Something that might not be front of mind, however, is life insurance. Life insurance is an integral part of financial planning. Many get life insurance once they are married...

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28 Jun What You Need to Know About Gray Divorce in Texas

Posted at 21:39h in Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

In the United States, the divorce rate is 2.3 per 1,000 people in the population according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Divorce happens for a myriad of reasons and at varying times. A more common trend that many don’t realize is that...

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21 Mar What Happens to my Property and Debt in Divorce?

Posted at 20:34h in Divorce, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

There is a lot that must be decided when a couple divorces. Other than children, property split is the next big thing to determine. In addition to property, there is one more aspect that people might not think of right away - debt. According to a...

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29 Dec Retirement and Divorce: How QDRO Comes Into Play

Posted at 18:58h in Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

If you are going through a divorce, a few aspects that will need to get settled come to mind right away. Custody, child support, and the division of assets such as homes, money, and other property are likely the first things you will think of....

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01 Oct What is the difference between spousal support and alimony?

Posted at 21:53h in Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

Spousal maintenance, commonly known as spousal support, is a court-ordered type of payment. There's a series of qualifications that you have to meet for spousal maintenance. Alimony is a contractual agreement between two parties. The court can't order alimony, they can only order spousal maintenance. Spousal Maintenance Eligibility...

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01 Oct What To Do When A Divorce Disrupts Your Family Business

Posted at 18:27h in Divorce, Family Business, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Mediation, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

Largely due to the rise of the gig economy, the number of small businesses in the United States recently hit an all-time high. Frequently, this business is the primary or only source of income for a family. Additionally, many spouses pour themselves into these businesses. Therefore,...

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31 Mar Debt and Divorce in Texas

Posted at 19:57h in Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Law, Marriage Law, Spousal Support by Navarrette Family Law

When most people think of going through the legal divorce process, they start to think about who will get what. Who will get the house? Who will get valuables? Who will get custody of the children? Who keeps the dog? However, in addition to dividing up...

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