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}}Neither the ''Divorce Act'' nor the ''Family Law Act'' talk about parenting after separation in terms of the rights of ''parents'', ''guardians'' or ''spouses''. While adults who fit into these categories are entitled to ask for orders about decision-making and parenting time, if they can't reach an agreement about those things on their own, decisions about parenting after separation must be made taking into account only the best interests of the children, including the children's views and preferences. | }}Neither the ''Divorce Act'' nor the ''Family Law Act'' talk about parenting after separation in terms of the rights of ''parents'', ''guardians'' or ''spouses''. While adults who fit into these categories are entitled to ask for orders about decision-making and parenting time, if they can't reach an agreement about those things on their own, decisions about parenting after separation must be made taking into account only the best interests of the children, including the children's views and preferences. | ||
