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Using the “F” Word In Divorce

October 25, 2018 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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In a divorce case, we have a rule about not using the “F’ word.  No, it is not that word, but it is the word “Fair”.  Everyone wants a fair divorce settlement, but exactly what’s “fair”?   There are two major issues that must be resolved in any divorce–how to divide assets and what to do about the kids.  The major financial issues are to determine what assets belong to the community estate and what assets are separate property, who will pay child support, the amount of child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Client Perspective on Collaborative Divorce, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: alimony, Assets, Child Custody, child support, child support and divorce, Divorce, Fair, fair divorce settlement

10 Things Parents Should NOT Do During a Divorce

June 13, 2018 By Carol Mapp Leave a Comment

Do not put your children in the middle of your conflict. It creates a loyalty bind and may increase emotional distress. Do not allow the children to be a messenger. Parents should talk directly to each other about child-related information.  Create a shared calendar for notification, activities, and logistics. Do not take kill shots to the other parent. Spare children from the gory details of the reasons for the divorce. They don’t need to hear negativity from either parent. A divorce is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Carol Mapp, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: Child Custody, children and divorce, Divorce

What is a Parenting Plan?

February 16, 2018 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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In 2005, the Texas Legislature revised child custody by requiring that the parties or a judge develop a parenting plan to allocate rights and duties. The elements of a parenting plan include who may exercise various parental rights and duties, who will pay child support and whether a parenting coordinator is needed to facilitate co-parenting post-divorce. Parents submit a proposed parenting plan to the court and if accepted, the court will issue a parenting order. Developing a parenting plan can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Co-Parenting After Divorce, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: Child Custody, child support and divorce, children and divorce, Co-Parenting, Conservatorship, Parenting Plan

Child Support and Custody

October 2, 2017 By Harry Munsinger, J.D., Ph.D. Leave a Comment

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Child custody involves allocation of parental rights or duties and the amount of time the children spend with each parent.  Rights and duties can be exercised independently by each parent, shared jointly by both parents, or awarded solely to one parent, depending on whether they can cooperate.  Physical custody can be according to the standard possession order (one parent has primary custody of the children and the other parent visits his or her children every other weekend), the parents may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: •••, Blog, Harry Munsinger, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: Child Custody, child support

Child Custody Decisions

October 2, 2009 By CDTx Staff - tcgi Leave a Comment

Divorce can be very difficult emotionally. Powerful feelings can get stirred up when discussing custody arrangements or a change in custody. Getting into a custody fight can be one of the most expensive, emotionally draining and destructive things someone can do. That’s true whether it is an initial custody determination or a subsequent modification or change of custody. A custody fight can be  as damaging for the children as it is for the adults. For those who want a more civilized means of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mental Health Professional Perspective on Collaborative Law Tagged With: Child Custody

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