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Legal JourneysParenting Orders Journey

Parenting Orders Journey

Your step-by-step roadmap to resolving parenting arrangements

Family Court of Western Australia Est. Duration: 6-18 months (varies significantly)

Your Progress

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This journey guides you through the process of obtaining court orders about where your children live and how they spend time with each parent.

This is a general guide only. Your situation may require different steps. Consider seeking legal advice.

Your Roadmap

1

Understand Your Options

1-2 weeks
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Learn about parenting arrangements and what the Court considers.

What the Court Considers

  • The best interests of the child is the paramount consideration
  • Children have a right to a meaningful relationship with both parents
  • Children must be protected from harm
  • Both financial and non-financial contributions matter

Tasks

Learn about parenting orders
Understand parental responsibility
Consider what arrangements work for your children
Document any safety concerns
2

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)

4-8 weeks
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3

Prepare Your Application

2-4 weeks
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4

File Your Documents

1-2 days
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5

Serve the Other Party

1-2 weeks
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6

First Court Event

4-8 weeks after filing
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7

Interim Hearing (If Needed)

2-3 months after first event
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8

Compliance & Disclosure

Ongoing
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9

Final Hearing

1-2 days (12-18 months after filing)
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Track Your Deadlines

Add important dates to your calendar to stay on top of deadlines.

Go to Calendar

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