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Collaborative Divorce Doesn’t Promote Divorce
As a believing Christian I am often confronted with the question, “How do you do what you do while claiming…
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Specialty tag(s): Child Custody
Jeff Domen | November 12, 2015
When couples begin pursuing a divorce, they quickly learn how complex their lives have become. Every possession requires analysis to determine ownership. Every loan must continue to be repaid by one spouse or the other. However, no issue in divorce is more important than the continued well-being of the children.
Each attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley applauds the 2005 Texas legislative change requiring parenting plans for any divorcing couples with children. We also believe that parents should work together to develop these plans. A cooperative spirit can make a tremendous difference to the entire family.
Parents have the chance to establish a parenting plan that meets their specific needs as long as it meets the following criteria:
On the surface, each one of these elements sounds relatively straightforward, but life has myriad details that parents need to consider and address. For example, consider what can happen to a clearly-defined visitation schedule when a child joins one or more extracurricular activities with busy practice schedules, or even wants to go on a weekend hiking trip with friends.
Every rule in a parenting plan is legally-binding, which is why it is so important to develop a plan for breaking rules. A good parent plan clearly defines how parents can address life’s daily changes and how they can resolve potential future conflicts — preferably without going to court.
It is hard to imagine a family life that is essentially governed by a contract. However, when parenting plans are built through a cooperative spirit between both parents, they provide important guidelines without adding unnecessary restrictions to daily life. In spite of the issues that lead to divorce, parents want the best lives for their children.
The fact is that the majority of U.S. divorces are negotiated outside of the courtroom. The attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley have extensive experience guiding families through collaborative divorce and other methods to gain flexibility and limitless solutions while overriding family conflicts. Contact us to learn about the options that can help resolve all issues of divorce and ensure the best interests of your children.
Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of family law and will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring you have the information you need to make wise decisions and prepare for the future.
At Goranson Bain Ausley, we strive to deliver clarity about what comes next and confidence that you and your family’s future are more secure. Contact our team and discover how we can help you.
Collaborative Divorce Doesn’t Promote Divorce
As a believing Christian I am often confronted with the question, “How do you do what you do while claiming…
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