When relationships end, your children's wellbeing must be the top priority. Studies show that the faster and more cooperative parents are when making future parenting arrangements, the better the children fare during this major disruption in their lives and beyond.

Each separating family has unique circumstances which require a child focused, tailored plan, including:

• enabling the children to spend appropriate and practically thought-out time with each parent daily, during school holidays and on special occasions; 

• supporting the children’s relationship with both parents and extended family members; 

• ensuring the right person or people make the major life decisions for the children; 

• providing for safe and child focused change overs; 

• protecting the children from abusive behaviour; or 

• any other of a range of issues which arise after separation

Following separation, parents may need assistance in working these arrangements out.  There are a number of options available, from coming to an informal, fluid arrangement, to a parenting plan or obtaining orders from the Court - either by consent or contested hearing.

We help you navigate this process, walking you through the pros and cons of each option and assisting you in making the best arrangements for your children and the various ways those arrangements are recorded or formalised.

Once parents reach agreement, most choose to formalise that agreement by way of Consent Orders.  This ensures certainty for all involved, with the flexibility to agree to changes if and when it is necessary as circumstances change.

As experienced family lawyers, we help parents:

• Navigate complex situations with clear, practical advice about your options and responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive agreements that address both day-to-day care and future scenarios you might not have considered

• Formalise arrangements through Consent Orders, making your agreement legally binding and enforceable

• Avoid costly disputes by ensuring all important matters are properly addressed from the start

• Modify existing agreements when your family circumstances change

Separation is emotionally challenging and sometimes overwhelming. We walk with you through the process:, advising you on the options and possibilities open to you; taking care of the legal complexities for you and providing clarity when the way forward is unclear.

Our priority is ensuring that your children’s welfare is top priority, so they can thrive in the future.

Your children need stability and certainty during this transition. Whether you're just beginning to discuss arrangements, bogged down in ongoing negotiations or need to formalise an existing plan, we’ll guide you through the process with compassion and expertise.

Contact us today for a confidential consultation. Together, we'll develop parenting arrangements that puts your children first and gives your family a solid foundation for the future.