Domestic Violence and Parenting Arrangements: Protecting Children After Separation
Separation can be challenging for any family. When domestic or family violence is involved, decisions about children’s living arrangements, parental communication and ongoing contact require particular care. The priority is not simply establishing a parenting schedule, but ensuring that children and those responsible for their care are protected from harm. Understanding domestic violence and parenting arrangements is especially important for separated parents navigating family law in Queensland. A history of violence, controlling behaviour or threats may affect how parenting decisions are made, whether children spend time with a parent and what safeguards are necessary. Under Australia's Family Law Act 1975...
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