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- When are a child’s views given weight by a Court? - Barton Family Lawyers
A child's views are one factor taken into account Find out when are a child's views given weight in determining a child's best interests
- Childrens Living Arrangements - Lynn Brown Lawyers
There is a common misconception that once children reach a certain age (e g at around age 12), they are able to determine which of their parents they will live with
- What is legal capacity? Legal capacity and family law - Mondaq
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia may consider that a parent who lacks capacity may not be ready and able to protect their child from harm As a result, the Court may limit their parental responsibility, at least until the child is old enough to make daily decisions for themselves
- Child custody and parenting arrangements - Queensland Government
Child custody and parenting arrangements On this page The aim of family law Get legal support Making an agreement Parenting plans Parenting orders, including consent orders Applying for a consent order More information The aim of family law The law’s main concern is to ensure that a child’s best interests are met by being protected from physical or psychological harm (the highest priority
- Family Law and Health Care Decision Making for Children
On the first court date, the Court must either make procedural orders for the conduct of the case and adjourn the matter to a fixed date of hearing, or hear and determine the application Conclusion A considerable onus is placed upon medical practitioners when treating children in particular
- About Decision Making Capacity - Capacity Australia
A person with a disability or medical impairment can still have decision-making capacity While a person may have a disability or medical condition, this does not mean that they lack decision-making capacity (the ability to make a decision) For example, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, mental illness, intellectual or other cognitive disability or acquired brain injury
- What the court considers when making a parenting order
When making a parenting order, the court's main consideration is whether the proposed arrangements are what is best for the children and to ensure their safety Ideally, parents would have joint parental responsibility to decide on major long-term issues affecting the children, but the court will look at what is best for the children in each case
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