remain involved in making decisions about the childrenįor joint decision-making responsibility to work, parents must be able to co-operate and communicate with each other even though they are not together.
share the right to make important decisions about their care.
Parents who have joint decision-making responsibility for their children:
you don’t need to involve the other parent when making decisions (unless the agreement or court order says otherwise).
you have the right to make important decisions about their care, education, religious instruction and welfare (unless the agreement or court order says otherwise).
If your separation agreement or a court order gives you sole decision-making responsibility of your children: Sections that apply to parents with decision-making responsibility will also apply to non-parents with decision-making responsibility. There are additional requirements for non-parents seeking a parenting order for decision making responsibility. In addition to parents, non-parents (such as grandparents) can also apply for decision-making responsibility of a child.
other important matters in respect of the child.
In family law cases, a court may assign responsibility to one or more parent, allowing them to make significant decisions about a child’s life and well-being.
There are several types of parenting arrangements.
informal between parents who agree on a parenting plan.
Parenting arrangements help ensure the child’s health and safety are put first.
who will be responsible for making major decisions about themĪfter a divorce or separation children will either:.
how often they will spend time with each parent.
Parenting arrangements can set out things like: If you are going through a separation or divorce, it’s important that your children feel safe, loved and supported.