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Find Help with Co-Parenting Arrangements on Divorce.com.au

Announcement posted by Divorce 01 Jul 2019

Family law firm Watts McCray says having a co-parenting arrangement in place is an important step toward keeping the separation as painless as possible for everyone involved, but most importantly for the children.

Watts McCray’s online resource divorce.com.au provides detailed information and guides to help individuals and families understand the filing, waiting periods, and other complexities of the divorce process – as well as other considerations that may arise.

The firm believes in drafting a co-parenting plan, partners will need to consider the responsibilities involved in parenting and the rights of the children to see each parent, in addition to a pre-agreed method of settling disputes. This can be done together if the split is amicable. If not, separating couples should seek the help of child custody lawyers in order to mediate the planning process.

According to Watts McCray the best parenting arrangements cover: long-distance contact schedules; the education of the children involved; finances required for raising the children; medical needs related to the children involved; separate arrangements for holidays and special events, such as the birthdays of any children involved and guidelines for making future decisions.

This plan needs to include backup provisions for emergencies in which the child or children suddenly need to stay home from school or childcare, and provisions for changing the plan in the future in case circumstances change.

Under the Family Law Act, both parents have responsibility for their children until they are 18 – a responsibility that does not usually change if the parents’ relationship changes. By law, the best interest of the child is always the primary consideration. Parenting arrangements are completely separate to the divorce process and can be initiated immediately after a separation occurs. The Watts McCray team can discuss specific family situations and advise on the best way forward.

Engaging an accredited specialist ensures that parents are represented to the highest standard possible. A lawyer that has been recognised as standing out as a leader in the separation and family law jurisdiction and, accredited as an expert, provides the confidence parents need to have in their allocated lawyer. Family lawyers understand the stressful and emotional nature of divorce. Watts MCray can advise on a number of options, and do their best to help clients avoid long and expensive court battles.

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