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Vaccinations and co-parenting: what happens if you cannot agree?
While vaccinations in general are often a hot topic in family law parenting matters, the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine has further ignited the vaccination debate. Under the Family Law Act there is a presumption that both parents have equal shared parental responsibility, and decisions about vaccinations should be made jointly. However the court can make orders to change parental responsibility, for example in circumstances where a parent has engaged in abuse of the child, family violence, or co-parenting is not in the best interests of the child. The court can also make specific orders about vaccinations for children.
6 Steps To Take Before Meeting with a Lawyer
If you are contemplating separation or divorce in the near future, there’s certain things you should do now just in case. If you don’t follow these basic steps, you could be left vulnerable and you might lose the opportunity for a fair settlement under family law proceedings. You may also end up having limited time with your children under family law parenting arrangements.
Working Out What’s Best for the Children
In working out what is in the children’s best interests, parents should must consider the list of factors set out in the Family Law Act. These factors include the benefit to the children of having a meaningful relationship with both parents, balanced against the need to protect children from abuse or family violence.
This need to protect children should always be given more weight, if there is a real and unacceptable risk of harm.
Domestic Violence, Family Law, and the Boiling Frog
Family violence allegations and parenting disputes often go hand in hand. Where domestic violence orders can have serious ramifications, and going through Court to prove what really happened is emotionally and financially challenging, it makes sense to focus on the end-game.
We’ve Separated … What’s Next?
Hang on, you are in for some big changes! If you have recently separated, here is an easy-to-read guide for what comes next and where you can get help. Separating is recognised as one of the most stressful changes in one’s life. Here’s what you need to know right now.