Parenting Matters
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Legal Assistance With Parenting Matters
At Hodgson Lawyers, our family law specialists offer tailored and pragmatic guidance on the most suitable parenting arrangements for your child or children after a separation. This includes advice on residency and the allocation of time spent with the non-residential parent.
If you’re seeking expert legal advice or support, we invite you to reach out for a consultation with our experienced team at Hodgson Lawyers. We understand the importance of your legal matters and are here to offer personalised and effective solutions tailored to your needs.
Legal Assistance With Parenting Matters
At Hodgson Lawyers, our family law specialists offer tailored and pragmatic guidance on the most suitable parenting arrangements for your child or children after a separation. This includes advice on residency and the allocation of time spent with the non-residential parent.
If you’re seeking expert legal advice or support, we invite you to reach out for a consultation with our experienced team at Hodgson Lawyers. We understand the importance of your legal matters and are here to offer personalised and effective solutions tailored to your needs.
What Happens Following a Separation
Following a separation, determining the appropriate care and arrangements for your child or children becomes a priority. Our family law experts are here to provide you with tailored and practical advice to establish the most beneficial parenting plan for your children. These plans may cover various aspects, including:
- The child’s primary residence;
- Arrangements for spending time and communicating with each parent;
- Decisions regarding the child’s education and choice of school;
- The religious upbringing of the child;
- Participation in sports and extracurricular activities;
- Planning for school holidays, birthdays, and special events;
- Logistics for transferring the child between homes.
Unless there are concerns of family violence, it’s generally assumed that both parents will share equal responsibility for their child or children. This shared responsibility means both parents have an equal say in making significant decisions about the child’s life, such as education, health matters, and religious upbringing.
When equal shared parental responsibility is assumed, the next consideration is the division of time the child spends with each parent.
What Considerations Surround Parenting Matters
The foremost consideration here is whether equal time with each parent serves the child’s best interests. Factors influencing this decision include:
- The children’s ages;
- The geographical proximity of the parents’ homes;
- The quality of the co-parenting relationship between the parents.
If it’s determined that equal time is not in the child’s best interests or is not feasible, the next step is to consider arrangements where the child primarily lives with one parent but spends substantial and meaningful time with the other. This often includes alternate weekends and one mid-week overnight stay.
Our team at Hodgson Lawyers is committed to guiding you through these decisions, ensuring the best outcomes for your child or children with thoughtful, expert advice.
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John O’Byrne, Principal Solicitor.
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