Tag: Care arrangements

While the holiday period often evokes feelings of happiness and excitement, the season can also be daunting for separated families. To avoid the challenges associated with shared care, it is imperative to collaborate with your ex-partner to draft a parenting plan which is clear, comprehensive and child-focussed. Below is a list of tips that may be useful when organising care arrangements during the holiday season. Make plans with your ex-partner well in advance. Early planning can reduce the risk of...

Parenting Orders for Children with Special Needs In Part VII of the Family Law Act (1975), there are not specific distinctions for children without special or higher needs when determining what is in the best interests of said child. These are, however, important in determining Orders that will adhere to the child’s best interests. According to studies, parents of children with developmental disabilities are twice as likely to divorce than parents of children without such conditions (Bak & Dunn, 2022)....