Navarrette Family Law

06/18/2026

It is a question almost everyone going through a divorce in Texas eventually asks. And the answer is more complicated than most people expect.

Technically, it is not illegal. But depending on your situation, a new relationship during an active divorce can affect property division, spousal maintenance, and even how a judge views your parenting decisions.

What feels like a personal choice can quickly become a legal one. Before you make any decisions, it is worth understanding exactly what is at stake.

We laid out everything you need to know in our latest blog. Read it before you make a move you cannot take back:

Is dating during a divorce illegal in Texas? Learn about the legal risks, including how new relationships can affect custody, property division, and spousal support.

06/16/2026

When you are going through one of the hardest seasons of your life, the team in your corner matters more than anything.

This is exactly the kind of experience we work to give every client. Not just strong legal results, but clear communication, genuine care, and a team that treats you like a person, not a case number.

If you are facing a divorce or custody matter in the Denton area, we would be honored to earn your trust the same way.

See what it feels like to have a team that actually has your back. Book a consultation today: https://nfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

06/15/2026

July 4th is three weeks away. Under the Texas Standard Possession Order, the holiday alternates between parents each year.

Do you know whose year it is?

Most co-parenting conflicts over holidays happen because someone waited until the last minute to check. By then emotions are high, the holiday is days away, and there is no time to resolve anything properly.

Pull out your custody order right now. If the language is unclear, if your co-parent is already causing problems, or if your order is outdated, this is the week to get ahead of it. Not July 3rd.

Do not let a holiday turn into a courtroom fight. Get ahead of it now: https://nfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

06/10/2026

Father's Day is right around the corner. Do you know exactly what your custody order says about this weekend?

A lot of co-parenting conflict happens because one parent assumes the regular schedule applies and the other assumes the holiday override does. Texas law spells out exactly how Father's Day is handled under the Standard Possession Order, but what it says might surprise you.

We published a full breakdown so you know exactly where you stand before the weekend arrives.

Read it before the weekend arrives:

Does Father's Day override the regular visitation schedule? Understand your rights under Texas Family Code 153.314 and how the Standard Possession Order works.

06/08/2026

Your 401(k) took decades to build. One missing document in your divorce settlement could cost you a significant portion of it forever.

A QDRO is a court order that allows retirement accounts to be divided between spouses without triggering early withdrawal penalties or taxes. Without one, the wrong person could walk away with your retirement. With the wrong one, the division could be calculated incorrectly and there is no going back.

This is one of the most overlooked details in a Texas divorce and one of the most expensive mistakes to fix after the fact.

One conversation with our team could save you thousands. Book yours today: https://nfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

06/04/2026

Most people going into a divorce in Texas assume alimony works the same way it does in other states. It does not.

Texas has some of the strictest spousal maintenance laws in the country. Qualifying is harder than most people expect, the amounts are capped, and the duration is limited. If you are counting on support after your divorce, or worried about being ordered to pay it, you need to understand exactly what the law allows before anything is finalized.

We broke it all down in our latest blog. Read it before your settlement is final:

Does Texas have alimony? Learn about spousal maintenance eligibility, court-ordered support limits, and the benefits of contractual alimony in a Texas divorce.

06/02/2026

Father's Day is June 21. If your co-parent has been ignoring your court-ordered possession schedule, that is not something to let slide until after the holiday.

Texas law is clear. Under the Standard Possession Order, Father's Day weekend belongs to dad regardless of whose regular weekend it falls on. If that right is being withheld, you have legal options and the time to act is now.

Do not spend Father's Day fighting for time you were already promised.

Father's Day is in days. Do not wait until it is over to fight for time you were already owed. Book your free consultation now: https://nfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

06/01/2026

Two years in. Hundreds of families represented. And we are just getting started!

We built Navarrette Family Law on one promise: a TEAM that listens, prepares, and shows up ready. Not one that rushes you through the process or treats your case like a number.

Two years later, that promise has not changed.

To every client who trusted us during one of the hardest chapters of their life, THANK YOU. You are the reason we keep raising the bar.

Book Your Free Consultation: https://nfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

05/29/2026

One of the most common questions we hear from Texas parents is whether their child can just decide who they want to live with. The answer is more nuanced than most people expect, and it depends heavily on your child's age.

If your child is 12 or older, Texas law allows them to share their preference with a judge in a private meeting. But that preference does not automatically determine the outcome. The court still makes the final call based on the best interest of the child.

Our latest blog breaks down exactly how this works in Texas and what it means for your custody case. Read it now: https://nfamilylaw.com/texas-child-custody-age-preference

Understand how a child’s preference impacts Texas custody cases. Learn about the age 12 rule and how judges determine the best interest of the child in court.

05/26/2026

This is why we do what we do.

When clients trust us with the most difficult moments of their lives, we take that responsibility seriously. Responsive. Proactive. Attentive. Those are not just words at our firm. They are the standard we hold ourselves to in every single case, every single day.

If you are looking for a family law attorney in Denton County or the surrounding area, we would be honored to earn your trust the same way. And if we have had the privilege of representing you, we would be so grateful if you shared your experience. Reviews like this one mean everything to our team.

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