This article is part one in a series of articles that
will address some of the common issues and mistakes that we see in
family law matters.
It is often the case in parenting disputes, and particularly
those before the Court, that there is a high degree of conflict
between the parents.
One of the ways this conflict often manifests is through
aggressive and heated exchanges when the children are moving
between the households of the respective parents. This process is
often referred to as 'changeover'.
It is extremely common for one (or both) parents to make
allegations with respect to the way that the other parent conducted
themselves at changeover.
Another common claim is that the views of children are expressed
in the way they behave at changeover. It may be that a parent
claims a child is very happy to be in their care due to showing
enthusiasm when they come into the parent's care at changeover.
Conversely, there may be a claim that a child does not want
