Services

Sharyl Diveley Terhall, LMSW-IPR #35684

Licensed Master Social Worker with Independent Practice Recognition

Child Custody Evaluations, Brief Focused Assessments, Adoption Evaluations, Parent Facilitation, Coparenting Coaching and Consultation

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 835036, Richardson, Texas 75083

(214) 682-7403 (P)

sharylterhall@outlook.com

SAMPLE ORDERS can be located at Links – CoParenting Texas These examples should not be considered as legal advice or a substitute for attorney consultation.

Contested Child Custody Evaluations (CCE) - A court order appointing Ms. Terhall as per TEXAS FAMILY CODE (TFC) SUBCHAPTER D, CHAPTER 107, SEC. 107.103, is required. FAMILY CODE CHAPTER 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS (texas.gov)

Brief Focused Assessments (BFA) - A court order is required. A BFA can address up to 3 specific issues that must be outlined in the court order. Although similar to a comprehensive child custody evaluation, a BFA is limited in scope and cannot substitute when there are multiple and/or complex issues that necessitate a full CCE. When appropriate, BFAs can be an efficient and cost effective tool to help families resolve disputed issues.

Parenting Facilitation (PF)- A court order appointing Ms. Terhall as per TEXAS FAMILY CODE (TFC) SUBCHAPTER K, SECTION 153.6051, is required. Parent facilitator duties are limited to matters that will aid the parties in the areas described under TFC SUBCHAPTER K, SEC. 153.6061. Parent Facilitation is a non-confidential process. Available virtually and in-person.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.153.htm

Parenting Coordination (PC)- A court order appointing Ms. Terhall as per TEXAS FAMILY CODE (TFC) SUBCHAPTER K, SEC. 153.605, is required. Parent coordinator duties are limited to matters that will aid the parties in the areas described under TFC SUBCHAPTER K, SEC. 153.606.Parent Coordination is a confidential process. Available virtually and in-person.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.153.htm

Coparenting Coaching- Coparenting coaching involves individualized work with one coparent. In this non-therapeutic process, the client receives coparenting education and practical suggestions to increase smooth transitions for the child(ren) between the parents. The coach has a supportive and educational role in helping the client identify and reduce their contributions to conflict, increase productive communication with their coparent, and increase their skills at independently developing and implementing child-focused solutions to parenting concerns. Available virtually and in-person. A court order is not required. The number and frequency of appointments is client-determined unless otherwise ordered.

Coparenting Consultation- Coparenting consultation is a non-therapeutic process in which both coparents take part in the discussion of their individual parenting concerns, and receive coparenting education and practical suggestions to effectively address those concerns. This form of alternative dispute resolution uses coparenting focused education to increase insight into coparenting issues, increase child-focused communication skills, and increase competence at independently creating child-focused parenting plans. Available virtually and in-person. A court order is not required. The number and frequency of appointments is client-determined, and hourly fees are billed 50/50, unless otherwise agreed or ordered.

Uncontested Pre and Post Domestic Adoption Evaluations - A court order appointing Ms. Diveley Terhall as per TFC CHAPTER 107, SUBCHAPTER E, SEC. 107.153, is required. Additionally, please refer to TFC CHAPTER 162, SUBCHAPTER A, SEC. 162.003 FAMILY CODE CHAPTER 162. ADOPTION (texas.gov)

Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 40, Part 19, Chapter 735, Subchapters A-F, details requirements related to Independent Court-Ordered Adoption Evaluations Welcome to the Texas Administrative Code

Contested Adoption Evaluations - An order specific to the requirements of TFC CHAPTER 107, SUBCHAPTER F, SEC. 107.202, is required. FAMILY CODE CHAPTER 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS (texas.gov)

Home Visits - A court order is not required. A home safety evaluation is conducted and a report is provided that details the physical home environment only, with submission of photo supplement, if requested.

Child Interviews- A court order is required. Child only interviews are conducted and a summary report is provided to the ordering court for purposes of assisting the court with determining temporary orders in matters that do not necessarily require a full child custody evaluation.