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TRISTAN VAUGHAN, TANNER § 321JUDICIAL ms__
VAUGHAN, TARIN VAUGHAN AND §
TRINITY VAUGHAN §
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CHILDREN § SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS
MOTION TO MODIFY TENU’ORARY ORDERS
This Motion 10 Modify Temporary Orders is brought by LACY VAUGHAN,
Respondent, who shows in support:
1. The present ordcrs relating to visitarion 10 lhc children have become unworkable
and arc no longer in the bcsl interest of the children. On October 31, 2013, there was a
Psychosocial Assessment and Bonding Assessment conducted by Julianne D. Davis, PHD,
between LACY VAUGHAN and the children subject 0f this suit Julianne D. Davis, PHD.
recommends frequent regular visitation for mother and children. Sec attached
Sunmlaryx’Recormnendatinn 0f Julianne D. Davis: PHD attached hereto m. Exhibit A.
3. Further. the public policy of the Stare of 'l‘cxas to assure that children m’ll
is have
frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best
interest OfIhe children. TFC § 153.001 (a)(l)‘
4. Moreover, regular. frequent visitation that optimizes development and
maintenance 01' the parcnt-child relationship is in the best interest ol‘ the children. 'l'cx
Pam.
Code section 153.251(b).
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LACY VAUGHAN requests the prior orders suspending visitation bu modified to
permit visitation by agreement, 0r ifno agreement, then wcckly visits for a minimum of 4 hours
per week Io be arranged by the Department.
LACY VAUGHAN prays that the Court grant the Motion t0 Modify Temporary Orders.
RCSpcctfully submitted,
PETER G MIINE, P.C..
327 W. Houston St.
Tyler, TX 75702
'lcl: (903) 3__
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Attorney for LACY VAUGHAN
Certificate of Service
I certify that a true copy of the abme was served on each attmncy ol'record 0r party in
accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on November_ ‘ _, 2013‘
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Attorney for LACY VAUGHAN
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JULIANNE o. DAVIS, PhD.
9.0.Box 1468
ATHENS, TEXAS 75751
Phone {903) 675771 o
Fax (903) 675-1635
PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT:
BONDING ASSESSMENT
Name: Vaughan Bonding Assessment
Participants: Lacy Vaughan, parent. dob 8/“!1983
Tristan Vaughan, chiEd dob 7/6/2002
Tanner Vaughan, child dob 7/12/2006
Tarm Vaughan, child dob 12/29/2008
Trinity Vaughan. chlid dob 02/1 6/2010
Session: 1 0/31 I201 3
Assessor: Juilanne D. Davis, PhD.
Date of Report: 1 1/05/1201 3
OBJ ECTWE:
This Bonding Assessment was conducted at the request of Judge Carole Cfark.
3215' District Court. Tyler. Texas, in :he Interest of Tristan Vaughan, Tanner
Vaughan, Tarm Vaughan. and Tn'nfty Vaughan, children. ”me focus of thgs
asseSSment is the bond/afiachment between Vaughan,
Lacy biotogica! memes
and he! tour children, Tristan, Tanner. Tarin, and Trinity Vaughan. This jntormation
1's
to be used in the determination of placement for the chiidmn. The meme: Lacy
Vaughn was ordered i0 be me para,» seaponslbze ma covering the costs. associated
with tms assessmem.
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ATTACRMENY: .._
The Afiachment reiationship between a 5mm} and pazem/caregww is kmm1 :c be -m.m.-
she of the most significan: am: basic componenis o? $71.3: crgiid'semotionai 58d
psycholagicai. and mafia! deveiopmem. Attacth-m hammer 2'3
conceived as any
form <1? be?:avio; aha: results in a person ettaifsiag u: reéainlng proxémity to some mmmmmmu
other differentiazed and preferreg mdéviduai. This individtzaé 2‘s
pemeiyed a5 sate,
nurturing and better able to cope wizh me cheéianges pzesenzod befierthan the
chiid. As a c ass of ttehav‘ror wlzh ézs own dynamic, asachmen: behavior :‘s
conceived as disarm: from
equal
Gagmun.
significance
lQ'ZE}.
'rn
human
Afiachmem
feeding
iife {Bowfbyc
Es 22530
1988:
founitaléona] to
a
behavior and sexuai
nébyr
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behavior 3nd of at Seas: an
1.980:
weli em
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SUMMARWRECOMMENDATION:
This afiacimxam between payers! and chééd is the mcipz'oca? aszeczzan :se zha: finds
these ?wu maple in rééafiorxship Attached parents are motivated to iovcv 3nd
meet 1136 affection fineds 0f ?heir amid. They meted ?.maér chiid {mm riarm, The;
provide supervision and dtscipiéne. They create; a sttucture cf 52:?ety and security.
They meet the. physzca! needs f0! food. shelter. and madioai cafe. Pazersiing 2-!{fie
child promotes emctionai deveéopmem. t facilitates cognitive devefopmem. 31.
seis up the moral develownem. Good patenting prové-ues the basis for heaiti‘ly
seitlosmern and ;:05§iive sreéi-coucept. This parenvchéld (eiatimnshia éethe basis
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.Vorinterpersonal relationships. r: also promotes the heanh oi the chilc and {he
chifd’s physical deveiopment.
LaCy Vaughn has a secure Adult Attachment Styie. She appears to be
comfoaabie with both autonomy and intimacy around her children. itappears she
finds itrefaflVety easy to become emotioaalfy close‘ She appears comfortable
having others depend on her and on her depending on others. She does no!
appear t0 worry about being alone or having others accept her. She is abie to
COnnect with each child where they are deveiopmentaily She has a cafm and
nurturing way with each chum. She ahte
is to calm lhem down when distressed
and to faciiitate activities among the famiiy. I
acy needs to pursue her own
hearing and deveiopmenl as she rebuiids a nurturing reiationshlp with ail of her
chiidren. In time. Lacy has the capacity to develop the skills to perTOrm the three
major tasks 0f parenting.
Tristan appears to have a secure attachment with his mother. He shows iittle
pewasive anxiety or distress. He demonstrates affection and care for his parent
and siblings. He appears to be able lo function effectiveiy in a wide variety of
sacral domains and situations. He appears comfortable in close relationships.
Tanner appears to have an insecwefavoidarit attachment,
means
This may be his
of coping with past dysfunctionaf interaction styles. He is comfodabie
interacting with his siblings. He seeks out their engagement and Support. He was
very observant and aware of aii ofthe family dynamics. He is testing if he can
count on having his needs met in this parent/chiid reiationship.
Tariri has an insecureJAnxious attachment to his mother, She is clearly someone
whom he loves and is afraid of losing. He demonstrates some clingy, anxious
behavior. He shows love and truSI in her but cieariy aiways
is in the moment. He
enjoys interaction with his siblings. He has some uncertaimy as to her perm anency
in his life. He is calmed and nurtured by her touch and voice. He responds well
Eu her when he is distressed and she redirects him to a comfortable and productive
state.
'E'réniiyhas Ah ingecarcifanxiws Attachment. She h
cieariy loves her mother and
Jocks 1c her as a psace of safety and security.
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She enjvys being near her and
receivmg affectiOr: frcm her. She checks; in {requmfiy to insura the angagcmen? WM.“
:s stil!seems. She enjoys ha! iniemmions wilh tier sibiirzgs. She és ?ohusied on
gemzig her mods me! and securing Ems: in he: raimionship wéLh her mcfhez
sibféngs
and
rmvmavwmuiw—mmi,
This i‘norharfchiimeri group has; a great [Jew io-m
cf and affection icy each other.
?hay have gooc rriemorir—xs of times past. They Support each other when
moments become stressed They look to rnozhar for hem. They approoréeiefy
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seek out each other to rescive conflict. They are abie 10 amenain each
They have reaped and care for each
other.
other.
It willbe important [or Mother and children to have frequent reguiar visitation.
Going forward, mother win be invoiveu in he: :ecovery and in estabhshing
with her husband. Her wsitaiion a home
time will some as the opponunity to form a
trusting and engaged relationship more
with her chifciren.
Tristan, Tanner. Tarin, and Trinity are a crose sibling
best group. it isclearly in their
interest to remain together. Itis hoped that this willbe accomplished
placemeni within their biorogical by
famify.
Thank you for the opponunlty to be of service in this case.
Submitted by:
Julianne D. Davis. PhD.
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U U " No. 12-2355-1) c -"’ 1N THE INTEREST or § 1N THE DISTRng,chITR7r7 " ¢ § - I ' TRISTAN VAUGHAN, TANNER § 321JUDICIAL ms__ VAUGHAN, TARIN VAUGHAN AND § TRINITY VAUGHAN § § CHILDREN § SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS MOTION TO MODIFY TENU’ORARY ORDERS This Motion 10 Modify Temporary Orders is brought by LACY VAUGHAN, Respondent, who shows in support: 1. The present ordcrs relating to visitarion 10 lhc children have become unworkable and arc no longer in the bcsl interest of the children. On October 31, 2013, there was a Psychosocial Assessment and Bonding Assessment conducted by Julianne D. Davis, PHD, between LACY VAUGHAN and the children subject 0f this suit Julianne D. Davis, PHD. recommends frequent regular visitation for mother and children. Sec attached Sunmlaryx’Recormnendatinn 0f Julianne D. Davis: PHD attached hereto m. Exhibit A. 3. Further. the public policy of the Stare of 'l‘cxas to assure that children m’ll is have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best interest OfIhe children. TFC § 153.001 (a)(l)‘ 4. Moreover, regular. frequent visitation that optimizes development and maintenance 01' the parcnt-child relationship is in the best interest ol‘ the children. 'l'cx Pam. Code section 153.251(b). V U LACY VAUGHAN requests the prior orders suspending visitation bu modified to permit visitation by agreement, 0r ifno agreement, then wcckly visits for a minimum of 4 hours per week Io be arranged by the Department. LACY VAUGHAN prays that the Court grant the Motion t0 Modify Temporary Orders. RCSpcctfully submitted, PETER G MIINE, P.C.. 327 W. Houston St. Tyler, TX 75702 'lcl: (903) 3__ 3-9300 Fax.- 7 (003; ”57339? Ry: PFTFR r g‘ I Q‘éG .- lLNE [Z Slate Bar N0. 240371 18 Attorney for LACY VAUGHAN Certificate of Service I certify that a true copy of the abme was served on each attmncy ol'record 0r party in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on November_ ‘ _, 2013‘ flyzczZL, Pt' e l G. MILNF. Attorney for LACY VAUGHAN DFPS HFBSl 11/8/2013 10:39:02 AH PAGE 3/025 Fax Scher V O ,w ,1.Mw . w.wm~wum‘wm~m‘» ..._ . mwm-m-ncrrxe-rr:WWWMWWW‘ ,- JULIANNE o. DAVIS, PhD. 9.0.Box 1468 ATHENS, TEXAS 75751 Phone {903) 675771 o Fax (903) 675-1635 PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT: BONDING ASSESSMENT Name: Vaughan Bonding Assessment Participants: Lacy Vaughan, parent. dob 8/“!1983 Tristan Vaughan, chiEd dob 7/6/2002 Tanner Vaughan, child dob 7/12/2006 Tarm Vaughan, child dob 12/29/2008 Trinity Vaughan. chlid dob 02/1 6/2010 Session: 1 0/31 I201 3 Assessor: Juilanne D. Davis, PhD. Date of Report: 1 1/05/1201 3 OBJ ECTWE: This Bonding Assessment was conducted at the request of Judge Carole Cfark. 3215' District Court. Tyler. Texas, in :he Interest of Tristan Vaughan, Tanner Vaughan, Tarm Vaughan. and Tn'nfty Vaughan, children. ”me focus of thgs asseSSment is the bond/afiachment between Vaughan, Lacy biotogica! memes and he! tour children, Tristan, Tanner. Tarin, and Trinity Vaughan. This jntormation 1's to be used in the determination of placement for the chiidmn. The meme: Lacy Vaughn was ordered i0 be me para,» seaponslbze ma covering the costs. associated with tms assessmem. .1 ATTACRMENY: .._ The Afiachment reiationship between a 5mm} and pazem/caregww is kmm1 :c be -m.m.- she of the most significan: am: basic componenis o? $71.3: crgiid'semotionai 58d psycholagicai. and mafia! deveiopmem. Attacth-m hammer 2'3 conceived as any form <1? be?:avio; aha: results in a person ettaifsiag u: reéainlng proxémity to some mmmmmmu other differentiazed and preferreg mdéviduai. This individtzaé 2‘s pemeiyed a5 sate, nurturing and better able to cope wizh me cheéianges pzesenzod befierthan the chiid. As a c ass of ttehav‘ror wlzh ézs own dynamic, asachmen: behavior :‘s conceived as disarm: from equal Gagmun. significance lQ'ZE}. 'rn human Afiachmem feeding iife {Bowfbyc Es 22530 1988: founitaléona] to a behavior and sexuai nébyr how behavior 3nd of at Seas: an 1.980: weli em Mamet Pine sndivic—‘uaé a ?s; abéc {cs w‘umt'nwm ’«WHV— 1:0[~"m%\}fr,%‘t SUMMARWRECOMMENDATION: This afiacimxam between payers! and chééd is the mcipz'oca? aszeczzan :se zha: finds these ?wu maple in rééafiorxship Attached parents are motivated to iovcv 3nd meet 1136 affection fineds 0f ?heir amid. They meted ?.maér chiid {mm riarm, The; provide supervision and dtscipiéne. They create; a sttucture cf 52:?ety and security. They meet the. physzca! needs f0! food. shelter. and madioai cafe. Pazersiing 2-!{fie child promotes emctionai deveéopmem. t facilitates cognitive devefopmem. 31. seis up the moral develownem. Good patenting prové-ues the basis for heaiti‘ly seitlosmern and ;:05§iive sreéi-coucept. This parenvchéld (eiatimnshia éethe basis xgw,,&_;-_-:.-~u'- u: ru u»: LAUJ. 1/0] LVLD LUIDUI\D{, nl‘l r‘nUL‘ Lu] ULQ fax Db}! VHI' " , -----v>~w-WM-. .quqm ammu-r..— Mm-wwxszhMmW-mmwwfimmw go 7 .Vorinterpersonal relationships. r: also promotes the heanh oi the chilc and {he chifd’s physical deveiopment. LaCy Vaughn has a secure Adult Attachment Styie. She appears to be comfoaabie with both autonomy and intimacy around her children. itappears she finds itrefaflVety easy to become emotioaalfy close‘ She appears comfortable having others depend on her and on her depending on others. She does no! appear t0 worry about being alone or having others accept her. She is abie to COnnect with each child where they are deveiopmentaily She has a cafm and nurturing way with each chum. She ahte is to calm lhem down when distressed and to faciiitate activities among the famiiy. I acy needs to pursue her own hearing and deveiopmenl as she rebuiids a nurturing reiationshlp with ail of her chiidren. In time. Lacy has the capacity to develop the skills to perTOrm the three major tasks 0f parenting. Tristan appears to have a secure attachment with his mother. He shows iittle pewasive anxiety or distress. He demonstrates affection and care for his parent and siblings. He appears to be able lo function effectiveiy in a wide variety of sacral domains and situations. He appears comfortable in close relationships. Tanner appears to have an insecwefavoidarit attachment, means This may be his of coping with past dysfunctionaf interaction styles. He is comfodabie interacting with his siblings. He seeks out their engagement and Support. He was very observant and aware of aii ofthe family dynamics. He is testing if he can count on having his needs met in this parent/chiid reiationship. Tariri has an insecureJAnxious attachment to his mother, She is clearly someone whom he loves and is afraid of losing. He demonstrates some clingy, anxious behavior. He shows love and truSI in her but cieariy aiways is in the moment. He enjoys interaction with his siblings. He has some uncertaimy as to her perm anency in his life. He is calmed and nurtured by her touch and voice. He responds well Eu her when he is distressed and she redirects him to a comfortable and productive state. 'E'réniiyhas Ah ingecarcifanxiws Attachment. She h cieariy loves her mother and Jocks 1c her as a psace of safety and security. __.\. She enjvys being near her and receivmg affectiOr: frcm her. She checks; in {requmfiy to insura the angagcmen? WM.“ :s stil!seems. She enjoys ha! iniemmions wilh tier sibiirzgs. She és ?ohusied on gemzig her mods me! and securing Ems: in he: raimionship wéLh her mcfhez sibféngs and rmvmavwmuiw—mmi, This i‘norharfchiimeri group has; a great [Jew io-m cf and affection icy each other. ?hay have gooc rriemorir—xs of times past. They Support each other when moments become stressed They look to rnozhar for hem. They approoréeiefy I>fm~WAmmsmm MMMww=&m_vmmun.m“h EWWR LJJU/ Lvla Jv.o::\)c. AI'L rnun .LDIULv rd”! Dul'vcx ' x <-~.‘-.«...v~ r.z:.-I:tvgimxiwflylfilwmxk‘ixkfik?mm’h’gmx§fikfifiw.i :.-.w.\»w.-l-mv ‘ seek out each other to rescive conflict. They are abie 10 amenain each They have reaped and care for each other. other. It willbe important [or Mother and children to have frequent reguiar visitation. Going forward, mother win be invoiveu in he: :ecovery and in estabhshing with her husband. Her wsitaiion a home time will some as the opponunity to form a trusting and engaged relationship more with her chifciren. Tristan, Tanner. Tarin, and Trinity are a crose sibling best group. it isclearly in their interest to remain together. Itis hoped that this willbe accomplished placemeni within their biorogical by famify. Thank you for the opponunlty to be of service in this case. Submitted by: Julianne D. Davis. PhD. \ .. m‘fimm—.—a.—\N_. ~~A .~.".