How do I apply for parenting orders?

If you have made a genuine attempt to resolve your dispute and you still cannot agree you can apply to the Court for orders.

You should seek independent legal advice in relation to your circumstances in order to understand your rights, responsibilities and obligations in your case.

If you do not agree: To ask the Court to make orders, one party can start court proceedings by filing an Initiating Application and other required documents. There are procedures you must follow before you commence action in the Court.

For a step-by-step guide see How do I apply for parenting orders?.

If you do agree: To formalise your agreement and make it legally binding you can apply to the Court for consent orders. For a step-by-step guide see How do I apply for consent orders?.

NOTE: You can apply for both parenting and financial orders in the same application.

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