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Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI) (view source)
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"Access" is the term under the ''DA''. Under the ''FLA'', it is called "Parenting Time" for guardians, or "Contact" for non-guardians. | "Access" is the term under the ''DA''. Under the ''FLA'', it is called "Parenting Time" for guardians, or "Contact" for non-guardians. | ||
Proceedings regarding parenting arrangements or contact that have been started, but not determined, before the '' | Proceedings regarding parenting arrangements or contact that have been started, but not determined, before the ''FLA'' is in force, do not need special transition sections. Section 4 of the ''Interpretation Act'' provides a default rule that the Act will be used upon it becoming effective, so cases started under the ''FRA'' will be determined under the ''FLA''. | ||
Unless a parent poses a risk to the safety or well-being of the child, he or she will usually be allowed access or visiting rights. Courts can make an order for access and may view a custodial parent who denies access as acting against the best interests of the child. | Unless a parent poses a risk to the safety or well-being of the child, he or she will usually be allowed access or visiting rights. Courts can make an order for access and may view a custodial parent who denies access as acting against the best interests of the child. | ||