Question 1

What are the particular challenges facing families of children with special needs?

Accepted Answer

Parents of children with special needs may face challenges such as ensuring the child's guardian has the capacity to provide care, access to medical and support services, specific housing and educational needs, physical resources, increased costs and access to funding, access to respite, and problems obtaining an accurate diagnosis and advice as to management.

Question 2

What does the Court consider when determining parenting orders for children with special needs?

Accepted Answer

When determining parenting orders for children with special needs, the Court considers parental responsibility, care arrangements for the child, whether there are other children in the family, medical considerations, the capability of each parent to provide the level of care required, and the relationship of the parents.

Question 3

Are there any specific distinctions for children without special or higher needs under the Family Law Act?

Accepted Answer

No, there are not specific distinctions for children without special or higher needs under Part VII of the Family Law Act (1975) when determining what is in the best interests of said child.

Question 4

What are some examples of special needs that a child may have?

Accepted Answer

Some examples of special needs that a child may have include developmental delay, mental health issues, ADHD, speech issues, autism, and physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities.

Question 5

What is the likelihood of divorce for parents of children with developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

According to studies, parents of children with developmental disabilities are twice as likely to divorce than parents of children without such conditions.

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