Navarrette Family Law

10/19/2026

Divorce, custody, property division, premarital agreements, mediation, collaborative divorce. Each one comes with its own process, deadlines, and stakes, which is why having the right attorney for your situation matters just as much as having one at all.

Eric Navarrette is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America from 2016 to 2026. Attorneys Abigail Grieve and Rachel Bartek bring additional focus on divorce, custody, property division, and premarital agreements to every case they handle.

Whatever your family is facing, our Denton County team is built to guide you through it from your first conversation forward.

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10/15/2026

Splitting time evenly does not always mean child support disappears. Texas calculates child support based on each parent's net income and the number of children, not simply on how many nights each parent has with the kids, so a 50/50 possession schedule can still come with a support order attached.

The parent who earns more can still be ordered to pay support to the parent who earns less, even under an equal schedule, because Texas guidelines are built around income differences, not time alone.

We broke down exactly how Texas courts calculate child support in 50/50 custody arrangements and the factors that can adjust the standard formula.

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Does equal time sharing mean no child support in Texas? Not necessarily. Learn how Texas courts calculate child support in a 50/50 custody arrangement and what really matters.

10/13/2026

Family law cases move fastest when clients understand what is happening at each stage, not just what happened once it is all over. That kind of clear communication is what clients tell us matters most when they look back on their experience with our team.

Here is what one client shared about working with Eric and the team at Navarrette Family Law.

Every case is different, and past results do not predict future outcomes. But the guidance and responsiveness described here reflect how our attorneys work every day.

Looking for a Denton County family law attorney who keeps you informed at every step? Schedule a case review: nfamilylaw.com/contact-us

10/12/2026

Choosing a family law attorney often comes down to one question: Will this person actually handle my case, or will it get passed around a large office while I explain my situation over and over?

Eric Navarrette is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year from 2016 to 2026. He has spent years writing continuing legal education materials that other Texas family law attorneys study, and he takes cases personally rather than handing them off.

Whether your situation calls for negotiation, mediation, or a courtroom, having an attorney who already knows the details of your case matters when decisions about your family are on the line.

Schedule a case review with Eric Navarrette: nfamilylaw.com/contact-us

10/09/2026

Texas law automatically cancels any part of your will that leaves property to your former spouse or names them as executor once your divorce is final. Other pieces of your estate plan are not treated the same way.

Beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, retirement accounts, healthcare directives, and guardianship nominations do not all follow the same rule as your will, and some do not update automatically at all. A lot of people are surprised to learn a former spouse can still end up listed as a beneficiary years after a divorce is final, simply because no one revisited the paperwork.

This is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation. If your divorce is final, or close to final, a review of your full estate plan, not just your will, is worth the time.

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10/07/2026

A lot can change in the months after a custody order is signed. A new job, a move, or a shift in how your child is doing can leave you wondering whether the order still fits your family. In Texas, the answer often comes down to timing.

During the first year, asking to change which parent decides where your child primarily lives requires a sworn affidavit showing one of three specific reasons, such as a current environment that may endanger your child's physical health or significantly impair their emotional development. If the affidavit falls short, the judge must deny the request without a hearing. Other parts of the order, like the possession schedule, follow a different standard.

We explained the one year rule, the narrow exceptions, and what changes once a full year has passed.

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Wondering how soon you can modify a Texas custody order? Learn about the one-year rule, the narrow exceptions that apply in the first year, and what changes after 12 months.

10/05/2026

Halloween is not one of the specific holiday periods built into a Texas Standard Possession Order the way Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break are. Unless your order includes its own Halloween provision, whoever has the regular schedule on October 31 is generally the parent with the kids that night.

If your order does not address Halloween directly, or you and the other parent see it differently, that is worth sorting out well before trick or treating plans get made. Our attorneys review possession orders every day and can tell you quickly what yours actually says.

Questions about your custody order before Halloween? Schedule a case review: nfamilylaw.com/contact-us

09/29/2026

We’re proud to share some exciting news! 🎉

Eric A. Navarrette has been selected to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers® list and, for the first time, named to the Top 100: 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers list.

This marks Eric’s sixth consecutive year selected to the Super Lawyers list, following eight consecutive years of selection to the Rising Stars list from 2013 through 2020.

We’re proud to see Eric’s continued dedication to family law recognized with this 2026 honor.

Facing a divorce, custody matter, or other family law issue? Schedule a consultation with Navarrette Family Law:
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09/24/2026

Family courts get busier as the year goes on, and a divorce case still moving through the calendar in November is often not finished by the holidays. Collaborative divorce puts that timeline back in the hands of the family instead of the court's docket.

We broke down how the collaborative process compares to litigation on speed, what it requires from both spouses, and who it is not the right fit for.

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If you want to finish your Texas divorce before the holidays, collaborative divorce may fit your timeline. Learn how the process works and whether it is right for your family.

09/23/2026

Family law cases rarely feel simple, even when the outcome is a good one. What clients tell us matters most is knowing someone is responding quickly and keeping them informed while it is happening, not just at the end.

Here is what one client shared about their experience working with our team.

Looking for a Denton County family law attorney who will stay in your corner? Schedule a case review: nfamilylaw.com/contact-us