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Contesting A Parenting Plan

June 2, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Contesting Parenting Plan

How to handle child custody and support are often the most contentious issues that must be decided during the divorce process. Some parents are able to work together to put together their own parenting agreement. When they cannot do this, the court will order a parenting plan for them to follow. When a parent is disputing custody of their child, in most courts, the Judge will appoint … [Read more...]

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What Is A Parenting Plan?

May 11, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is just what it sounds like: A plan put together by the parents or the court about how the parents of minor children will interact with each other in a way that will be in the best interest of the children. It includes terms for conservatorship, access to the children, child support and healthcare. Elements of a Co-Parenting Plan A co-parenting plan includes terms … [Read more...]

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What is Co-Parenting?

May 13, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

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Divorcing parents are concerned about child custody and visitation. They worry about how their relationship with their child or children will be affected. The couple may fight with each other about what they each think is in the best interest of the child. Courts encourage the parents to work together in co-parenting their children and to come up with a parenting plan that will work for them … [Read more...]

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Creating a viable custody and visitation schedule

October 5, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Couples in Texas may go through many changes and turbulent times, facilitating the need for the end of the marriage. It is by no means an easy decision for most families, especially when there are children involved. Despite the end of their legal relationship with one another, parents will usually want to continue a bond with their offspring. The benefits of this to both parties, especially … [Read more...]

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Shared parenting benefits children of divorce

September 21, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Although a divorcing couple agrees to end the legal relationship with one another, when there are children involved the relationship never really comes to an end. In some divorces, where the split has not been amicable, ex-spouses may have no interest in speaking to one another but, according to the Attorney General of Texas, shared parenting can be very beneficial for children after a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: Children, Communication, Parenting Plan

An effective parenting plan is possible with the right assistance

January 24, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

Last week, this blog noted the importance of keeping a parenting plan centered on the needs of the child. However, in some child custody situations, parents may wonder if it is possible to create a secure and agreeable parenting plan. A parenting plan is one way parents going through a divorce can ensure their children will have the best care and treatment from both parents regardless of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: best interests of the child, child custody dispute, emotions, Parenting Plan

Keeping parenting plans about the child’s needs

January 9, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

Divorce is often a stressful, emotional and unexpected event, but parents in Texas and elsewhere need to be aware how the process impacts their children. While it is clear that the divorce process will significantly change the lives of both parents, the decisions they make during dissolution shape the upbringing a child will be faced with. More importantly, a parenting plan should be about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: best interests of the child, Children, Parenting Plan

Tis the season for coming up with a holiday custody plan

October 18, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

With Halloween quickly approaching, the official holiday season will soon be upon us.  The holidays are traditionally a time for Dallas area residents to gather with family and friends to partake in traditions and make memories.  While the holidays are touted as a joyous time to spend with family, for parents and children impacted by divorce, the holidays can also be an especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: custody, Holidays, Parenting Plan

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