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Parenting Arrangements
When you separate, you and your former partner will need to make some important decisions about the future care of your children.
The Family Law Act 1975 is the law that sets out what happens with separating families regarding divorce, parenting arrangements, property and spousal maintenance.
The law says it’s important for children to have a meaningful relationship with each of their parents and other people who are important in their lives (like grandparents), provided this is in the children’s best interests and unless this puts the children at risk of harm.
The law places an obligation on parents to make a genuine effort to resolve parenting issues without going to Court. Parents are encouraged to reach agreement regarding the arrangements for their children and to access family dispute resolution services, such as mediation, to assist them to reach agreement.
Domestic violence within a relationship can affect the way the law works. It is important to let your lawyer know if you have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic violence.
Making arrangements post-separation
After separation, it is important to consider the living arrangements for your children, including the amount of time they will spend, and how they will communicate, with each parent. It is also important to consider how future decisions will be made about the children.
You can talk to our lawyers to get advice and assistance regarding the arrangements you can make. You and your former partner can also attend family dispute resolution such as mediation.
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