A DISCUSSION ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY
Did you know the term ‘ Child Custody ’ is no longer referred to in the Family Law Legislation? It was the term used previously by the Family Court. It was considered that Child Custody donated property rights to children that are that one party owned the children whilst the other party had the rights to have the children visit from time to time. It was considered that the term should be changed to the children living with one party and spending time with the other party. These are the terms that are now used by the Court when making parenting orders. This came into effect in 2006. Decisions in cases involving disputes about where the children should live and how much time they should spend with the other parent or other significant adults in their lives are now made pursuant to the Family Law Act . The Attorney General when making changes to the Family Law Act summarised the principles as follows: “The law will take the view that parenting is a responsibility ...