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Difference Between Joint Decision Making and Day-to-Day Responsibility [caption id="attachment_17896" align="alignright" width="350"] Joint Decision Making[/caption] In family law, understanding the distinction between joint decision making and day-to-day responsibility is crucial. These concepts have significant implications for parents navigating custody arrangements and legal matters concerning their children. Joint decision making refers to the principle that both parents should have an equal say in making major long-term decisions regarding their children's upbringing, welfare, and development. This includes decisions about education, religion, and...

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process whereby an experienced practitioner, former judge or barrister assistsparties to negotiate reachinga satisfactory outcome. Unlike litigation, the outcome of the mediation session is shaped by the parties’ expectations and positions, rather than rest in the hands of a judge or registrar. Mediation is a confidential process unless the mediator reasonably believes that disclosure is necessary to protect a child or person from the risk of harm, amongst other exemptions.- Family Law Mediatio What...

You have had counselling with your partner and possibly your own counselling to solve Parental Responsibilities. Matters cannot be resolved. You have received financial advice to know what your financial future holds. You have endeavoured in every way possible to negotiate with your partner but without success. The stumbling block seems to be who is to care for your children. However, you may have been successful in taking Parental Responsibilities. If you have been able to work out a parenting...