Joint Child Custody

When it comes to child custody agreements, Parents may agree to ‘share the care’ and prefer children to live jointly with them and their former partner after separation.

IS Joint Child Custody realistic?

Yes absolutely, in cases where you are being alienated or denied access from your children, and you would you like to have either equal time or at least equally shared parental responsibility, we can help you. Equal shared care is the preferred method of the Family Court in most circumstances, and is something we can help you achieve.

HOW THE COURTS DETERMINE EQUAL CHILD CUSTODY

The Family Court will consider these factors to consider whether ‘equal time’ is ‘reasonable’ and ‘practical’.

  1. How close are the parents homes to each other?
  2. What are the working hours of each parent?
  3. What is the relationship between the children and each parent?
  4. Are the children old enough to cope with a changing schedule?

How can we help you achieve joint child custody?

Our aim is to keep your family matter out of court and help you negotiate an agreement or order that works for you and your children.

We've been there..

With years of professional and personal experience in Family Law, we genuinely understand the importance of moving on with your life.

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We understand concerns about unexpectedly large legal bills and disclose legal costs upfront so that you can make informed decisions.

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We achieve the best outcomes for our clients by fighting from your corner with a conciliatory instead of adversarial approach to family law.

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