Factors parents and the family court must consider when deciding who children live with, visit, and communicate with. How parenting is regulated.
Best interests of the child
The law defines what best interests means. The focus is on the responsibilities of parents for their children. More... |
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Parenting orders
Parenting orders are made by a court setting out important things about children, like where they live, who they spend time and communicate with. More...
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Parenting orders - breaches
Breaching means breaking or contravening a parenting order. The Family Court can punish you for doing this unless you have a "reasonable excuse". More... |
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Parenting orders - non parents
The process for applying for a parenting order if you are not a parent of the children is the same as if you were a parent of the children. More...
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Parenting plans
A parenting plan is an agreement freely entered into, that is in writing, signed by all the parties and dated. It is not enforceable by the court. More... |
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FAQs - arrangements for children
Many families come up with their own flexible arrangements which meet the needs of their children without anything formal being in place. More...
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Last reviewed: 01/09/2010