If the parents cannot agree where the children should live after a separation, then the court has power to make a parenting Order.

Parenting Orders can be agreed between the parties at any time until a Judge makes a decision and even after that time.

Parenting Orders can deal with many matters effecting children including: -

• The person with whom the children are to live;
• The time which children are to spend with other parties/people;
• Parental responsibility;
• How parents will make decisions about children;
• Communication by children with other parties;
• How disputes can be resolved;
• Anything else which is necessary in a case about children including, eg medical treatment, religious upbringing, which school should be attended by children.

If you wish to obtain advice about arrangements for children after separation then please contact us.