Important Things To Consider When Separating with children
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Separating with Children
Separating with Children
The breakdown of a relationship can be a difficult time with emotions running high and uncertainty about the future. For separating couples who have children, there is the inevitable question of what the future arrangements for the children will be. Many parents will be able to agree on how to manage their separation and the future arrangements for their children but for some, this will be a difficult topic. Hatch Brenner Family Law Team outline some important things for separating parents to consider:
The Children Act 1989
Some parents who are not able to agree on the future arrangements for their children will find themselves asking the Family Court to resolve their differences by making an application for a Child Arrangements Order under the Children Act 1989. The Family Court has various powers available and can make orders that set out who children will live with and how much time they should spend with the other parent.
The best interests of the children
When the Family Court is asked to make a decision in relation to the future arrangements for children, the children’s welfare is the most important consideration. Any decision has to be based on what is considered to be in the best interest of the children. The Children Act 1989 states that the Court should presume that the involvement of a parent in a child’s life unless the contrary is shown, will further the child’s welfare. However, involvement can be anything from indirect involvement to direct involvement, but no specific division of time is set out in the Children Act.
Spending regular time with both parents
Research has shown that most children think that the parent who doesn’t live with them is still an important part of their life and that most children will cope better with the separation of their parents if they spend regular time with both of their parents, as long as it is safe to do so.
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