Living Arrangements of Children

Separation is a difficult time for all involved, including children. Doruk Law Firm can advise you about the legal requirements that apply to children's issues if you and your former partner are unable to reach agreement about the living with and spending time with arrangements of the children. We can also refer you to appropriate private and community based services able to assist you and your family with the changes following separation.

Parents of children are encouraged to make suitable arrangements for their children without going to Court and where possible to have a co-operative and shared approach to parenting following separation.

Parents have certain compulsory obligations to fulfil if unable to resolve a dispute about arrangements for children. We can refer you to appropriately qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners for mediation, which in conjunction with our advice, may be able to assist you to resolve your dispute without engaging in expensive litigation.

Formalising Arrangements in Relation to Children

Formalising your children's parenting arrangements can be implemented in several ways but not all agreements are legally binding.

It is important to know about the ways in which you can make your agreement enforceable if you have reached an agreement with the other parent. Doruk Law Firm can advise and assist you with achieving the best outcome for your children and for you with the assistance of mediation.