FLA Parenting

60CA

Child’s best interests are paramount consideration

S60CC(1)

What arrangements would promote the safety of the child and each person who has care of the child

S60CC(2)

Any views expressed by the child

S60CC(3)

Developmental, psychological, emotional and cultural needs of the child

S60CC(4)

Capacity for each person with parental responsibility for the child to provide for their developmental, psychological, emotional and cultural needs

S60CC(5)

Benefit to the child of being able to have a relationship with their parents, and other significant people, where it is safe to do so

S60CC(6)

Anything else relevant to the particular circumstances of the child

In considering the S60CC factors, the Court must include consideration of:

Any history of FV, abuse or neglect or any FV order

S61C

Each parent has parental responsibility

S61CA

Parents are encouraged to consult about major long-term issues, if safe to do so

S61DAB

No need to consult on issues that are not major long-term issues

S65C

Parenting order in relation to a child may be applied for by either or both of the child’s parents, the child, a grandparent of the child, or any other person concerned with the care, welfare or development of the child

S65DAAA - a Court must not reconsider final order unless

Significant change and best interests