Difference between revisions of "Changing Family Law Orders and Agreements Involving Children"

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The courts are unlikely to change custody where the children are happy in an existing stable and secure setting.
The courts are unlikely to change custody where the children are happy in an existing stable and secure setting.
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
Under the changes to the ''Divorce Act'' that took effect on 1 March 2021, "custody" is now known as ''decision-making responsibility'' and "access" is now known as ''parenting time'', for people who are or used to be married to each other, or as ''contact'' for other people.


==Changing orders and agreements about guardianship and parental responsibilities==
==Changing orders and agreements about guardianship and parental responsibilities==

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