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Parenting arrangements and child contact

Information about arrangements for parents and others to spend time with children after parents have separated.

When a relationship ends parents must try to agree on arrangements for their children. If parents agree, they can put this agreement in writing. This agreement can be made into consent orders, which are legally enforceable.

If they cannot agree they may have family dispute resolution to try to reach an agreement. If this does not work, a person can apply to court to make parenting orders. The court will make a decision based on the best interests of the child.

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Reviewed 17 August 2022

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