Sharyl Diveley Terhall, LMSW-IPR #35684

Licensed Master Social Worker with Independent Practice Recognition

Child Custody and Adoption Evaluator

P.O. Box 835036, Richardson, Texas 75083

(214) 682-7403 (P) 

sharylterhall@outlook.com

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SAMPLE ORDERS can be located at http://coparentingtexas.com/links . These examples should not be considered as legal advice or a substitute for attorney consultation.  

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

Pre and Post Domestic Adoption Evaluations -  A court order appointing Ms. Diveley Terhall per TFC 107.153 is required. In addition to TFC Chapter 107, please refer to Texas Administrative Code (texreg.sos.state.tx.us) Title 40, Part 19, Chapter 735, Subchapters A-F, for detailed requirements related to Independent Court-Ordered Adoption Evaluations.  ​​

Home Visits - Evaluation and report regarding the physical home environment only, with submission of photo supplement, if required. 

Child Interviews -Order required.  Child only interviews with summary report to be provided only to the ordering judge for purposes of assisting the court with orders in matters that do not currently require a full child custody evaluation.

Ad Litem Appointment-Order required.

Please email or call for fee information.

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