How Cohabitation Affects Spousal Support in Texas
Spousal support (also known as spousal maintenance) is a significant component of many Texas divorce agreements, providing financial stability to a spouse after the marriage has ended. But what happens if the receiving spouse moves in with a new partner?
At Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C., we frequently advise...
Relative and Kinship Adoption: Keeping Families Together in Texas
When a child’s biological parents are unable to care for them, the best solution isn’t always foster care or placement with strangers. In many cases, a family member steps forward—someone the child already knows and trusts. This is the heart of relative and kinship adoption, a process that keeps families together during...
Spousal Support for Stay-at-Home Parents in Texas: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent during your marriage, the idea of divorce can bring real financial concerns. You may have put your career on hold to raise children or manage the household, and now you're wondering what kind of financial support may be available moving forward.
In Texas,...
Stepparent Adoption in Texas: How to Legally Adopt Your Spouse’s Child
If you're thinking about adopting your spouse’s child in Texas, you’re not alone. Many stepparents form strong, loving bonds with their stepchildren and want to make that connection official in the eyes of the law. In Texas, stepparent adoption is absolutely possible—but it requires going through a legal process that includes terminating...
Expunging a Criminal Record: Can It Help in Texas Family Law Cases?
If you’re involved in a custody dispute or divorce, your past can have a real impact on the outcome. In Texas family law cases, judges often look at a parent’s behavior and history when deciding what’s best for the child. That means a criminal record—even one from years ago—might affect your ability...
Navigating Divorce When One Spouse Faces Criminal Charges in Texas
Divorce is difficult, but it becomes even more complicated when one spouse is facing criminal charges. Whether those charges involve assault, drug possession, or white-collar crimes, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. We've helped many people in West Texas deal with both divorce and criminal matters at the same time, and we...
Defending Your Parental Rights While Facing Criminal Accusations
Few things are more frightening than facing criminal charges—except perhaps facing those charges while trying to protect your relationship with your child. In Texas, criminal accusations can quickly complicate or even jeopardize your parental rights, whether you’re dealing with child custody, visitation, or ongoing family court proceedings.
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Defending Against a False Restraining Order in Texas
Being served with a restraining order is serious—but being served with one based on false allegations can be devastating. False restraining orders can damage your reputation, affect your career, limit your parenting rights, and even lead to criminal charges if not properly addressed. At Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C., we represent individuals...
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Visit the Other Parent
Managing the ups and downs of parenthood can be challenging for anyone, but the unique circumstances of parenting post-divorce or separation can present situations parents may not be prepared or equipped to cope with. One of those situations may be a resistance or refusal by a child to visit with the other...
Changing Visitation Rights Due to Relocation: What Texas Law Says
In Texas, courts usually grant either joint managing conservatorship (joint legal custody) or sole managing conservatorship (sole legal custody). Conservatorship involves making decisions about the child’s life, such as education and healthcare. Possession and access (physical custody and visitation) refer to the rights each parent has to spend time with...