arrangements for children after separation - slides from an online workshop
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If you have separated, have children and don’t know where to begin, the slides from our online workshop in relation to this topic will assist you. Presented by Brisbane Family Law Centre Director, Clarissa Rayward, she will cover- • The common mistakes parents make when navigating the legal system • How you can support your children after separation • The legal principles that you need to know • How you can reach agreements • Your legal options for formalising parenting arrangementsTRANSCRIPT
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A bit about me!
Clarissa RaywardDirector Brisbane Family Law Centre
Accredited Family Law SpecialistMediator & Collaborative Family Lawyer
Also known as “The Happy Family Lawyer”www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com
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How will this work?• Please ask questions
• General information and remember you should obtain advice specific to your family
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What are we going to cover?1. Common legal confusions2. Legal principles3. How a Court might determine
arrangements for children4. Your options in documenting
arrangements5. Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to kids
& separation
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Upon separation there are 3 main legal issues couples need to consider-
1. Financial matters (property/ child support/ spousal maintenance)
2. Parenting matters3. Divorce
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The common legal confusions about parenting after separation!
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I have rights!
I want equal time!
I want full custody!
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The Legal Principles1. Benefit of meaningful relationship 2. Protected from harm3. Receive proper parenting4. Parents to fulfill their duties and meet their responsibilities5. Children have a right to know and be cared for by both their parents6. Children have a right to spend regular time and communicate with their parents7. Parents to share the duties and responsibilities of parenting8. Parents should agree about the future parenting of their children9. Children have a right to enjoy their culture10. Family Courts will only make orders in the “Best Interests” of children
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But I want Equal Time!!
The importance of the concept of “Equal shared parental responsibility”
What does this mean?Why is it important?
But I know what’s Best!!The ‘Best Interests’ principles& how they apply
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So what does all this mean?
The Courts should be your last resort. Parents are the best decision makers in relation to their own children- you will know your children better than anyone
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So what should you do?
There are 3 options-
1. No formal agreement2. Parenting Plan3. Court Order (by consent
or as determined by a Court)
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How can you reach agreement?There are 5 main ways1. Kitchen table- do it yourself2. Mediation/ Family Dispute Resolution3. Collaborative Practice4. Solicitor based negotiation5. Court Determination
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Remember- There is no perfect one size fits all solution.
Every family is different so don’t be afraid to trial different things over time
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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts1. Don’t involve the kids in adult issues2. Don’t say bad things about your
partner3. Remember every family is different4. Don’t believe everything you hear5. Don’t communicate through your
children
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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts1. Do focus on yourself and not your
former partner2. Don’t question the children3. Do establish a consistent routine in
both homes4. Do Focus on the good not the bad5. Do be flexible
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Any Questions?
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Tuesday 12 August 12.30pm
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THANK YOU!
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