When you separate, sorting out the kids can feel like the hardest part of all.
A parenting agreement is how Australian parents set out who the children live with, who they spend time with, and how the big decisions get made.
It keeps things out of a judge’s hands.
The tricky bit?
The phrase covers a few different things, and they are not the same.
Some are a handshake on paper.
Others are enforceable by a court.
This guide explains how it all works: the informal options, the binding ones, what to put in writing, and when to call a lawyer.
We have helped hundreds of separated parents land on custody arrangements that hold up in real life.
So we will show you what works, and where people come unstuck.
