Parenting Arrangements in Upper Swan, Perth

Often parents can experience confusion, anxiety and stress for Parenting Arrangements in Upper Swan. Our Perth Family Lawyers aim to help parents after a relationship breakdown.

Whether you live in rural WA, Perth or Upper Swan, Parenting arrangements, agreements, plans give you and your children’s other parent(s) certainty about what is required and what is expected. It provides a clear basis for calm communication when times can be difficult.

Relieve some of the stress and uncertainty with a clear pathway through the issues. Our experienced legal team works to provide clarity and direction when resolving parenting plans and responsibilities.

We can assist you with

• Parenting Arrangements
• Parenting Agreements
• Child Custody Arrangements and Agreements
• Parenting Plans
• Parenting Orders

When referring to the care of children, the traditional word used was ‘custody’. Today, the Family Court deals with:

1. ‘Equal Shared Parental Responsibility’ (ESPR) – the overarching rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority parents have to make the significant decisions about their children (medical, education, religion, cultural, living, names);
2. ‘Live with’ – where children shall live, and with whom; and
3. ‘Spend time’ – where, when and with whom the child shall spend their time.

Each parent has Equal Shared Parental Responsibility irrespective of whether they are married or not, living together or separated, whether or not they have been involved in the child’s upbringing, and even if a parent is in prison, relocated interstate or overseas, or is mentally ill. A court order is required for a parent’s responsibility for their child to change.

Common Parenting Arrangements for Upper Swan

• Alternate Weekend – Shared Custody Arrangement
• Alternate Weeks – Joint Custody Arrangement
• Alternating Weeks with a Visit Parenting Arrangement
• School Holidays Parenting Arrangement
• Two-Two-Three Parenting Arrangement
• Parents Moving In and Out of the Children’s House Arrangement

Negotiating Parenting Arrangements

As no two family situations are the same, negotiating and agreeing on Parenting Arrangements is not easy for anyone.

Especially if it is something you have never gone through before. We understand this and have years of experience with hundreds of successfully negotiated Parenting Arrangements. We can assist with guiding you through any consent orders required.

Please feel welcome to give our Perth Family Lawyers office a call weekdays 9.00 – 4.30 to chat with one of our team to get an understanding of how we can help you deal with any Parenting Arrangements issues.