Can both parents apply for a child arrangements order?
Can both parents apply for a child arrangements order?
When the parents can’t come to a decision on their own, one or both parents may apply to the court for a child arrangements order. This order can stipulate where and with whom a child lives, when and where they have contact with a non-custodial parent, and certain other matters relating to the child’s welfare.
Do both parents have to agree?
Do you have to agree to compromise? The short answer is no, you don’t have to agree to give in to your spouse’s demands. But you must have a clear picture of what joint custody means, and how the law applies to the facts of your case.
Does one parent have more rights than the other?
Although many people assume that moms have more child custody rights than dads, the truth is, U.S. custody laws don’t give mothers an edge in custody proceedings. However, the fact is that no custody laws in the U.S. give mothers a preference or additional rights to custody of their children.
What do you need to know about family court orders?
In the past, family courts utilised what were called ‘residence orders’ and ‘contact orders’ to make arrangements, for example, on where a child would live and what type of contact would take place with the other parent. Now, Child Arrangements Orders replace contact orders and residence orders.
Can a family court order who has parental responsibility?
It is only if the parents cannot agree and decide upon these sorts of issues that the Family Court will make orders to say which parent has what responsibilities. The Court will then have to make an Order saying what type of Parental Responsibility applies and who has Parental Responsibility.
What happens if parents can’t agree on parenting arrangements?
Courts can also approve and make consent orders to reflect an agreement reached between parties at any time during the court process. Courts make orders about parental responsibilities only if the parents cannot agree about the arrangements for their child/ren, these are called parenting orders.
How does consent order work in Family Court?
Consent orders have the same legal effect as if they had been made by a judicial officer after a court hearing. The Court must be satisfied that the orders you ask for are in the best interest of the child. You can read more about the best interests of a child in the Parenting Cases – the best interests…