Parental responsibilities and rights
The Children's Act framework for a parent's responsibilities and rights toward a child, including care, contact, guardianship, and support duties.
Definition
Parental responsibilities and rights can affect parenting plans, care and contact disputes, guardianship decisions, relocation, child maintenance, Family Advocate enquiries, and Children's Court matters. The practical review starts with who currently cares for the child, existing orders, the child's needs, safety concerns, decision-making disputes, and the child's best interests.
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The Children's Act framework for a parent's responsibilities and rights toward a child, including care, contact, guardianship, and support duties.
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Parental responsibilities dispute
Care and contact
Guardianship issue
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The Children's Act framework for a parent's responsibilities and rights toward a child, including care, contact, guardianship, and support duties.
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