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While there is an assumption that equal or near-equal shared time is generally considered the best parenting arrangement possible, this is not and and it is not the law in British Columbia. Section 40(4) of the ''Family Law Act reads'' | While there is an assumption that equal or near-equal shared time is generally considered the best parenting arrangement possible, this is not and and it is not the law in British Columbia. Section 40(4) of the ''Family Law Act reads'' | ||
<blockquote><tt>(4) In the making of parenting arrangements, no particular arrangement is presumed to be in the best interests of the child and without limiting that, the following must not be presumed:</tt></blockquote> | |||
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(a) that parental responsibilities should be allocated equally among guardians;</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | |||
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(b) that parenting time should be shared equally among guardians;</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | |||
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(c) that decisions among guardians should be made separately or together.</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | |||
Shared parenting is not necessary equal parenting and what children need is for their parents or guardians to cooperate as much as possible, focusing on what the children need. Some things to be considered when you are developing a parenting schedule are: the child's age, relationships, and each parent's parenting skills and abilities. | Shared parenting is not necessary equal parenting and what children need is for their parents or guardians to cooperate as much as possible, focusing on what the children need. Some things to be considered when you are developing a parenting schedule are: the child's age, relationships, and each parent's parenting skills and abilities. | ||