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Family and Criminal Law Blog Name *   Email *   Phone *   Question or Comments Submit Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Expenses Covered by Child Support Will child support cover private school expenses? Child support was created in order to protect children nationwide from the economic impact of separation or divorce. There is a common belief that child support should only be awarded to cover a child’s bare necessities like food and clothing. In fact, Texas law permits the award of child support to cover a wide array of kid related expenses. Read more . . . Permalink Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Divorce Mediation Benefits How long does it take to get a divorce with a mediator? A traditional divorce can be lengthy, messy, and costly. Many couples seeking an alternative to divorce turn to divorce mediation. Mediation has become one of the most common methods of achieving a divorce settlement. Read more . . . Permalink Friday, July 6, 2018 How Men and Women Deal With Divorce Differently Do women or men move on more easily after a divorce? It has been said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, and these differences in personality extend to the realm of divorce. An article by Kathleen O’Connell Corcoran explores the differences in how men and women are impacted by divorce. Knowing how your gender tends to cope with divorce can help you to move past divorce or assist a friend going through a divorce. Our Read more . . . Permalink Wednesday, June 20, 2018 A Look At the Most Expensive Divorce Settlements Of All Time What factors should high net worth individuals consider a divorce? When ultra-wealthy couples divorce, it often makes headline news. Mega celebrities like Tiger Woods, Madonna, and President Trump have all been hit with costly divorce settlements. These massive divorce settlements are nothing compared to the top divorce settlements of all time. Our Read more . . . Permalink Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Rushing to File for Divorce Does it matter who files for divorce first? Deciding to file for divorce is never easy. Divorce is a major step that will have an impact on your life. Once you have determined that divorce is your best course of action, you should consult with an experienced divorce attorney right away. Read more . . . Permalink Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Texas’ Paternity Registry Explained How can I preserve my paternal rights in Texas? Several cases of abandoned newborns have made headline news in Texas in recent months. These cases, in which the child is placed into foster care, beg the question as to what steps a biological father can take to protect their legal rights. In Texas, a paternity registry exists that allows registered fathers to be notified in the event their offspring is placed for adoption or the paternal rights are contested in court. Read more . . . Permalink Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Dissipation of Marital Assets in Texas What are the consequences for wasting marital assets in Texas? Divorce can get ugly, and sadly some bitter spouses will do anything to avoid giving their spouse a fair cut of the marital assets. One of the most common ways in which a spouse can reduce the number of marital assets is through marital waste. When a spouse intentionally squanders marital assets in order to prevent the other spouse from receiving a fair share, this is considered marital waste. Read more . . . Permalink Tuesday, May 15, 2018 The Stepparent Adoption Process in Texas Can I adopt my stepchild if his or her absent biological parent will not consent? Millions of stepparents across the country are raising their stepchildren. Adopting a stepchild can be a wonderful way to create a permanent legal bond. Stepparent adoptions are the most common form of adoption and the adoption process can be completed far quicker than other forms of adoption. Read more . . . Permalink Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Including a Forensic Accountant on Your Divorce Team How could a forensic accountant benefit my divorce case? Finances are often the most contested issue in a divorce. During your divorce in Texas, all marital assets and debts must be separated between the spouses. A fair divorce requires financial transparency, but at times a spouse will attempt to conceal assets. A forensic accountant can prove invaluable in uncovering hidden assets or dividing complicated assets. For high earners or divorces potentially involving hidden funds, a forensic accountant could be a vital member of.. Read more . . . Permalink Thursday, April 19, 2018 Common Law Marriage in Texas Does Texas recognize common law marriage? More Americans today are electing to cohabitate before or as an alternative to getting married. When a long term cohabiting couple splits, it can raise issues quite similar to divorce. After all, these couples may own property together, have children, and intermix their assets. In some states, long term cohabitating couples are deemed married and can seek a divorce just like a married couple. Other states refuse to recognize so-called common law marriages. Read more . . . Permalink Thursday, April 12, 2018 Bringing a Paternity Suit in Texas Do I need to establish paternity to receive child support for my child? Establishing the legal paternity of your child is critically important for protection of your child’s legal rights.  When a child is born out of wedlock, there are two common ways to determine the paternity of the child. The father can either acknowledge the paternity of the child or a lawsuit will be initiated to adjudicate the paternity of the child.  With paternity established, you may then seek child support from your child’s father for the benefit of your child. Read more . . . Permalink ← Newer1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 Older → Subscribe via RSS Previous Posts What Happens During Divorce Mediation? Common Defenses to a Texas DWI Charge What to Include in Your Premarital Agreement? Defenses to an Assault Charge Imputing Income in Texas Child Support Marital Misconduct and Divorce Tips for Reentering the Workforce After Divorce Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney? Texas Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support Affirmative Defenses Blog Categories Adoption Alimony Child Custody Child Support Criminal Defense Divorce Drug Crimes DUI DWI Family Law Paternity Personal Injury Premarital Agreements Sexual assault White Collar Crime Blog Links Archived Posts 2023 April What Happens During Divorce Mediation? Common Defenses to a Texas DWI Charge What to Include in Your Premarital Agreement? March Defenses to an Assault Charge Imputing Income in Texas Child Support Marital Misconduct and Divorce Tips for Reentering the Workforce After Divorce Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney? Texas Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support January Affirmative Defenses The Basics of Alimony What Can You Use Child Support Payments for? 2022 December What are the Three Classes of Misdemeanors in Texas? Minimum Sentence for Sexual Assault in Texas Rights of a Legal Father in Texas November Texas Adoption Process Is Child Support Mandatory in Texas? What Drug Crimes are Felonies in Texas? October Can You Relocate When There is a Custody Order in Place? What Happens On Your First Texas DWI? What Qualifies as Assault in Texas September Violating Probation with a DWI What is Deferred Adjudication? Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce Is Burglary the Same as Robbery? Child Custody Modifications Texas Parenting Plan Requirements July Challenging Field Sobriety Test Results Does Texas Recognize Legal Separation? Serving Divorce Papers in Texas Using Forensic Computer Experts in a Divorce Texas Drug Penalty Groups Types of Alimony in Texas May Is there a Difference Between Probation and Parole? What Happens to an Inheritance in Divorce? Have You Heard of a Divorce Registry? April Who Gets the Marital Home in a Texas Divorce? Double Jeopardy How to Establish Paternity in Texas March What is Entrapment? What Questions Will Kids Ask About Divorce? Divorce Court Etiquette Guide February Fourth Amendment Rights and Traffic Stops The Best Interests of the Child Standard What to Negotiate While Plea Bargaining January Changing Your Name After a Divorce Mistakes Co-Parents Make After the Holidays The Key Points of an Insanity Defense 2021 December Things You Should Do Before Filing for a Divorce Helpful Apps for Co-Parenting After Divorce Why Would Marital Assets Be Divided Unequally? November Impeaching Witness Credibility Asserting an Alibi Defense Strategy Navigating Holidays Post-Divorce October Considerations When Divorcing Near Retirement Age Debt and Divorce Why You Need a Local Criminal Defense Attorney September Isn’t Pleading Innocence Enough? Why Constitutional Violations Are Relevant to Your Criminal Case How Should You Address Time Sharing in Your Parenting Plan? August What Will Be Considered During Your Bail Hearing? How Are Child Care Expenses Divided After Divorce? What Rights Does a Felon Lose in Texas? July Tax Consequences of Divorce What Is Hearsay? What Is an Open Adoption? June The Criminal Appeals Process If My Former Spouse Files for Bankruptcy, Will I Still Get Alimony? Can a DWI Be Reduced to a Lesser Charge? May Can I Oppose Divorce? The Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases Can a Payor Spouse Modify Child Support Payments After Having More Children? April What Is a Hate Crime in Texas? What Is the Difference Between Fault and No-Fault Divorce? Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My Business? March What Is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony? My Spouse Wants a Divorce—What Do I Do? What Is Covered Under Attorney-Client Privilege? February How to Prepare for a Criminal Trial Do You Need a Divorce for a Common Law Marriage? Relocation after Divorce January How Long Will I Have to Pay Alimony? What Is the Texas Controlled Substance Act? What Are DUI and DWI Offenses in Texas? 2020 December How to Establish Paternity in Texas What Does a Forensic Accountant Do During Divorce Proceedings? What to Expect During Cross-Examination November When Divorce Mediation Might Be Right for You The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Divorce The Benefits of a Premarital Agreement October What Are the Differences Between a Jury Trial and a Bench Trial? What Is a Plea Bargain? Co-Parenting Struggles in the Time of Covid-19 September How Is Paternity Established in Texas? Benefits of Divorce Mediation Should You Submit to a Breathalyzer Test in Texas? August Factors Considered in Child Custody Cases Overview of White Collar Crimes Adoption Requirements in Texas July Changes in Child Custody in Texas What Constitutes Burglary in Texas? How Can I Fight Drug Possession Charges in Texas? June What Are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation? What Happens During Voir Dire? How Can You Establish Paternity in Texas? May Does Signing a Birth Certificate Establish Paternity in Texas? High Profile Divorces and Public Opinion What is a White Collar Crime? April How to Tell Your Kids You Are Getting a Divorce Dividing Your Stock Portfolio During a Divorce Child Custody During Coronavirus March Coronavirus May Lead to Spike in Divorce Cases New Report Ranks Divorce Rates by State Netflix’s “Marriage Story” and Divorce Trends Today February Tenn. Governor Signs Bill Allowing Adoption Agencies to Reject LGBTQ Parents Smoking Can Affect Your Breathalyzer Test Results Legalization of Hemp in Texas May Lead to the Decriminalization of Marijuana January Summer Is a Time for...Divorce? Pet Lovers: Do You Need a Pet-Nup? Your Business During a Divorce in Texas 2019 December What Constitutes Mail Fraud? What Are the Potential Challenges in a Stepparent Adoption? The Castle Doctrine as a Defense in Texas November Man Convicted of Killing Woman During 2010 Burglary Executed Divorce Among Retirees Uncovering Hidden Assets During Divorce October Divorce Based on Abandonment in Texas Domestic Infant Adoption in Texas Protecting Your Finances During a Divorce September White Collar Crime What Can You Include in Your Prenuptial Agreement? Social Media as a Trigger for Divorce August An Overview of Drug Courts in Texas Divorce and Immigration Status Supreme Court Rules Police Can Order Blood Tests on Unconscious DUI Suspects July Divorcing a Verbally and Emotionally Abusive Spouse Collaborative Divorce Requires Setting Egos Aside Parental Alienation June Child Custody Disputes in Texas Felony Charges New Technologies Could Make Co-Parenting Easier May Should I Move Out of the Marital Home During My Divorce? Bail Reform Legislation Co-Parenting Tips for Newly Divorced Parents April Divorce Mediation Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Declared Single, Though Divorce Proceedings Are Ongoing “Ban the Box” Ordinance March Preparing for Divorce Adultery and Divorce in Texas How Do You Modify a Child Support Order? February Divorce Day Brings Surge in Divorce Enquiries Divorce Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Wallet Examining One of the World’s Biggest Divorces: Bezos v. Bezos January Challenging Field Sobriety Test Results in Texas Social Media Becomes Intricately Tied to Divorce Simplifying Your Divorce 2018 December Dividing Assets in a “Grey Divorce” Celebrating Your Divorce Requirements for Filing for Divorce in Texas November Study Suggests Couples Who Cohabitate Before Marriage Are More Likely to Divorce Motions to Suppress Evidence in Texas Criminal Cases Divorce Rate on the Decline Thanks to Millennials October Free Range Parenting and the Law Questions to Ask Your Potential Divorce Attorney The True Consequences of a Felony Conviction September Tackling The New School Year Post-Divorce Strategizing Alimony Under the New Tax Laws Will I benefit more from filing for divorce before the new tax code takes effect? August Information for Birth Mothers Protecting Yourself From Violence During a Divorce Retirement Plans and Divorce July Expenses Covered by Child Support Divorce Mediation Benefits How Men and Women Deal With Divorce Differently June A Look At the Most Expensive Divorce Settlements Of All Time Rushing to File for Divorce Texas’ Paternity Registry Explained May Dissipation of Marital Assets in Texas The Stepparent Adoption Process in Texas Including a Forensic Accountant on Your Divorce Team April Common Law Marriage in Texas Bringing a Paternity Suit in Texas Bringing a Paternity Suit in Texas March Orders of Protection During Divorce Including Your Pet in Your Texas Divorce Bitcoin and Divorce February Helping Your Friend Through a Divorce Exploring International Adoption Developing a Co-Parenting Plan January Divorce and Your Health Insurance Coverage The Consequences of Hiding Assets in a Divorce Modifying a Texas Child Support Order 2017 December Fathers Continue to Fight for Equal Custody Rights in Texas Adopting a Child From Your Local Community Use Caution Splitting Your Retirement Accounts in DIY Divorce November Divorce Among Millennials Creating a Parenting Plan in Texas Dividing Property in Your Texas Divorce October Keeping Your Texas Divorce Out of the Public Eye Why Divorce Litigation is Sometimes Inevitable Divorce and Your Family Business September Navigating Your Role as Stepparent Prenups Can Help Your Marriage Succeed Domestic Violence and Your Divorce August Adopting a Child from Foster Care in Texas July Adultery and Divorce in Texas Texas Bans Child Marriage Creating an Enforceable Premarital Agreement in Texas June Tips to Achieve a Happy Divorce New Studies Support the Importance of Shared Parenting Broaching the Topic of a Post-Nup With Your Spouse May Answers to Your FAQs About Divorce in Texas Deciding if Divorce Mediation is Right for You Adopting a Child in Texas April Establishing Paternity in Texas March Who Gets the House? Property Division in a Texas Divorce Top Reasons for Divorce in Texas Protect Yourself with a Prenup Navarrete & Schwartz, P.C. is located in Midland, Texas and serves the surrounding cities and counties, including: Odessa in Ector County, Andrews County, Martin County, Howard County, Winkler County and Crane County.