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Difference between revisions of "Children and Parenting after Separation"

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<blockquote><tt>(3) An agreement or order is not in the best interests of a child unless it protects, to the greatest extent possible, the child's physical, psychological and emotional safety, security and well-being.</tt></blockquote>
<blockquote><tt>(3) An agreement or order is not in the best interests of a child unless it protects, to the greatest extent possible, the child's physical, psychological and emotional safety, security and well-being.</tt></blockquote>


In making decision about custody and access under the ''Divorce Act'', or parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact under the ''Famiy Law Act'', the court will take into account a whole range of factors, including some of the following:
In making decision about custody and access under the ''Divorce Act'', or parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact under the ''Family Law Act'', the court will take into account a whole range of factors, including some of the following:


*Who looked after the child most of the time during the marriage?
*Who looked after the child most of the time during the marriage?
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