Going through a divorce comes with a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions parents ask is: “What happens to my child’s trust?” If a trust was set up for your child before or during the marriage, it’s important to understand how it might...
When parents separate, it’s essential to work together for the sake of the children. But what happens when one co-parent refuses to communicate? This can be very frustrating and increase stress. At Navarrette Family Law, we understand how tough this situation can be. Here are...
Heading back to school can be a mix of excitement and nerves for any child, but for those whose parents have recently separated or divorced, this transition can feel especially challenging. The break from school might have been filled with significant changes at home, and...
Many children in the U.S. have a parent living outside of the household and therefore, paying child support. According to the U.S. Census, one-half of all custodial parents, 49.4%, had either legal or informal child support agreements. Child support orders, similarly to custody, can get modified...
The thought of protecting your parental rights can be a scary one. If you and your partner are on tumultuous ground, children make it more complex. The thought of losing your children is also frightening. When it comes to your children, you want what is...
The Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division is the office responsible for the establishment and enforcement of child support. It is a statutorily-created child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas. They work to unsure the financial support of the child. Child support...
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...
