Contact us at Arbon Legal Group to discuss your parenting case. Our team of experienced and compassionate Gold Coast family lawyers are here to take on your case with the full force of their knowledge, expertise, and care for the best outcome possible.
Whether you are seeking to establish or modify a parenting agreement, our lawyers will provide thorough legal representation to ensure that your rights and interests are fully protected.
At Arbon Legal Group we can take care of everything needed for you to get the outcome you desire.
We can help draft and advise you about Parenting Plans.
We can help prepare and apply for Parenting Orders by Consent.
We can help you apply to the Court to have a judge decide the outcome.
We have been through the process of parenting disputes many times and understand what it takes to get the right outcome for your child. We are well-versed in the law on parenting arrangements (which used to be called child custody), from matters regarding parental responsibility to living arrangements, time with each parent and child support.
Our lawyers will provide comprehensive legal advice and representation for all stages of a Family Law parenting dispute, including representing you in court if necessary. At Arbon Legal Group, we strive to obtain the best outcome for your case while also staying mindful of the emotional toll that can come with this type of proceedings.
We are here to help you through these difficult times and will provide advice and support along the way, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s case.
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Let Arbon Legal Group be your trusted law firm for Family Law parenting matters. Family law issues can be complex, stressful, and emotionally draining. With a top rated team of family lawyers at your side, you can have the confidence and assurance that your case is being handled by professionals with the best interests of everyone involved in mind.
When parents of a child (or adopted child) or children under 18 separate, they will generally both have an equal parental responsibility for the child unless a Court Order states otherwise.
It is important to distinguish however, between:
1. equal shared parental responsibility; or
2. equal time with the child.
Whatever your situation, the law aims to protect children in two ways:
Equal shared parental responsibility is the presumption that both parents will have a role in making decisions about major long-term issues, for example:
Equal shared time is available to parents when:
Unless there is an urgent risk of harm to the children, such as abuse or abduction, each party must make a genuine effort to resolve disputes before filing Court Proceedings.
The parties will need to book a FDR conciliation conference and make a ‘genuine effort’ with the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to resolve the children’s issues. The effort should be one that is realistically directed at resolving the issues that are the subject of the application to a court.
After the conference, a Section 60I certificates will be issued to each of the parties indicating one of the following:
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