Why Divorce Litigation is Sometimes Inevitable
Most divorce cases will end up settling out of court. Settling your divorce case can save money and time, but in some cases litigation is simply the only option. Our Midland Texas divorce lawyers at Navarrete and Schwartz, P.C.,...
Divorce and Your Family Business
Who will keep the family business in a divorce?
Divorce can be messy and complex for anyone, but if your spouse is also your business partner, divorce presents a unique set of challenges. Many happily married couples who start a family business never take the time to contemplate the...
Navigating Your Role as Stepparent
Prenups Can Help Your Marriage Succeed
When you think about a lasting marriage, a prenup is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind; however, prenuptial agreements can often be a component to marital bliss. A prenuptial agreement is about a lot more than divorce. With a prenup, you...
Domestic Violence and Your Divorce
Millions of Americans tragically find themselves affected by domestic violence each year. Domestic violence can have a tremendous impact on your divorce in Texas. The Texas Family Code defines domestic or family violence as any act by a member of a family against...
Adopting a Child from Foster Care in Texas
There are over 30,000 children currently in foster care in Texas. While some kids in foster care will ultimately be reunited with their biological parents, many more are in need of a new family though adoption. Children available for adoption range...
Texas Bans Child Marriage
Texas has the second highest number of child marriages in the nation, but now the state is taking steps to eliminate the practice. The Governor of Texas recently signed a bill into law that will close current loopholes that allow child marriages in...
Creating an Enforceable Premarital Agreement in Texas
Prenuptial or premarital agreements have become increasingly common among couples contemplating marriage today. While all of us enter into marriage expecting it to last forever, the reality is that close to half of all marriages will end in divorce. Premarital agreements are carefully drafted by
Tips to Achieve a Happy Divorce
The terms “success” and “happy” may not seem like they belong in the same sentence as divorce, but for many people, divorce can be just the step you need to find a brighter future. It is imperative that divorcing people realize that divorce does...
Broaching the Topic of a Post-Nup With Your Spouse
If you married without a pre-nup, you may be wise to consider entering into a post-nuptial agreement with your spouse. A post-nuptial agreement is similar to a pre-nuptial contract, but instead of being executed before marriage, it is entered into...