Parenting Arrangements
Parenting arrangements after separation can be finalised by way of Consent Orders filed in the Family Court of Australia, or by a Parenting Plan. You and your partner do not have to document agreed arrangements for children. However, in most cases we consider it is best for parents to have made arrangements in advance for each parent's time with the children, particularly for special events such as Birthdays, Easter and Christmas. An agreement can help avoid disputes in the future about parenting arrangements for the children, reduce conflict and enhance security and stability for children.
Formalising parenting arrangements is also beneficial where there is a high level of conflict and a limited ability for the parents to communicate amicably between themselves.
As a parenting order is an enforceable document, in most cases a parenting order may be the best way to formalise parenting arrangements.
For further information about parenting orders or parenting plans and if you would like us to draft your parenting agreement, please contact us to arrange a private and confidential appointment.
Useful factsheets:
Pathway for deciding parenting matters
Parenting Orders vs Parenting Plans
Contravention of a Parenting Order
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