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Family and Criminal Law Blog Name *   Email *   Phone *   Question or Comments Submit Monday, April 17, 2017 Establishing Paternity in Texas What steps do I need to take to establish the paternity of my child in Texas? The birth of a child is a time of excitement and joy.  While a new baby will likely preoccupy your mind with concerns over feedings, diapers, and sleep, it is important for unmarried couples in Texas to take steps to establish paternity for their child.  Establishing paternity is a critical step all parents must take to create a legal relationship between a father and his child.  Our Read more . . . Permalink Monday, March 20, 2017 Who Gets the House? Property Division in a Texas Divorce How is property divided during a Texas divorce? If you have decided to file for divorce, you likely have many questions about the future.  One of your main concerns may be who will get to keep your home and other assets.  Dividing property between two divorcing spouses is always a complicated matter.  With a contentious divorce, property division can become even more difficult.  Our Read more . . . Permalink Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Top Reasons for Divorce in Texas Why do so many couples end up divorced in Texas? The divorce rate in America has declined in recent years, but remains quite high. Today, it is estimated that between 40 and 50 percent of all married couples will eventually divorce.  For second and third marriages, the divorce rate is even higher.  Staying married for the long run in today’s society can be challenging.  Couples now face immense pressures both in the workplace and at home. Read more . . . Permalink Saturday, March 11, 2017 Protect Yourself with a Prenup How can a prenuptial agreement protect me in Texas? Under the Texas Family Code, parties are allowed to enter into a prenuptial agreement, better known as a prenup, before marriage.  The agreement will be enforced in the event of divorce so long as it meets the requirements set out under Texas law.  Bringing up the subject of a prenup before marriage is not always easy, but Texas couples are urged to consider the many benefits of a prenup prior to marriage.  Our Read more . . . Permalink ← Newer1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19Older → Subscribe via RSS Previous Posts Is there a Difference Between Probation and Parole? What Happens to an Inheritance in Divorce? Have You Heard of a Divorce Registry? Who Gets the Marital Home in a Texas Divorce? Double Jeopardy How to Establish Paternity in Texas What is Entrapment? What Questions Will Kids Ask About Divorce? Divorce Court Etiquette Guide Fourth Amendment Rights and Traffic Stops Blog Categories Adoption Alimony Child Custody Child Support Criminal Defense Divorce Drug Crimes DUI Family Law Paternity Personal Injury Premarital Agreements White Collar Crime Blog Links Archived Posts 2022 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.