Parenting arrangements
Clarity for parents. Stability for children.
Parenting arrangements determine where children live, how time is shared, and how important decisions are made.
Where possible, parents are encouraged to reach agreement through discussion, legal negotiation or family dispute resolution. Agreements can then be formalised as Parenting Plans or Consent Orders.
What should parenting arrangements cover?
- Living arrangements for the child
- Time spent with each parent
- Holiday and special occasion arrangements
- Decision-making responsibilities
- Communication between parents and with the child
- Health and education matters
- Travel and relocation arrangements
- A process for resolving disputes
Let our experience guide you to the best outcomes for everyone.
Child Support
Support your child’s best interests and reduce conflict after separation.
Child support is the financial obligation of parents to contribute to the costs of raising their child after separation. The purpose of child support is to help meet a child’s everyday living expenses, including housing, food, clothing, education, and medical needs, so the child can maintain a stable and reasonable standard of living across both households.
We can assist in advising in relation to child support and in preparing Child Support Agreements between parents who agree on financial arrangements for their children.
What should I know about child support?
- Declining Child Support can impact eligibility for Family Tax benefits
- Calculated by the Child Support Agency under a statutory formula
- Covers essential living costs such as food, housing, and clothing
- Both parents generally contribute financially
- Amount is based on income and percentage of care each parent provides
- May also include education, health, and other necessary expenses
- Parents can formalise their own Child Support Agreements
- Child support is legally enforceable if payments are not made
Other tasks we can help with
Consent orders application
Secure parenting and financial arrangements after separation with expert, child-focused legal guidance to formalising agreements through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Parenting plans and child support
Separated? We provide Parenting Plans for care and wellbeing, and Child Support Agreements for expenses. Clear, structured, and focused on your child’s best interests.