Category Archives: Parenting Plans
What Goes into an Effective Parenting Plan in Texas?
Are you a parent who is divorcing or separating in Texas? You need a parenting plan. Simply described, a parenting plan is a legal document that lays out the specific rights, responsibilities, and schedules for each parent. It provides an overview of the rights and responsibilities of each parent. The goal of a parenting… Read More »
Four Tips for Developing a Parenting Plan if You Have a Child for Special Needs
Are you a parent of a special needs kid or teenager? You are far from alone. The Pew Research Center estimates that 12 percent of schoolchildren nationwide are classified as “special needs” by the federal government. If you have a special needs child and you are going through a divorce or separation, it is… Read More »
How to Create a Time-Sharing Schedule in a Parenting Plan in Texas
When parents of young kids divorce or separate in Texas, they will generally need to create a parenting plan. As part of a parenting plan, you should develop a comprehensive time-sharing schedule. A child time-sharing schedule is a plan that outlines how divorced or separated parents will divide care and custody of their child—including… Read More »
Six Key Things That Should Be Included In A Parenting Plan In Galveston County
Divorced and separated parents need to come to an arrangement for the care of their children. In Texas, all custody disputes are resolved under the best interests of the child standard (Texas Family Code § 153.002). Courts favor parenting plans to help parties come to a resolution that works best for their family. A… Read More »
