Sign up here to our free webinar to find out more about divorce and the pitfalls to avoid.  This episode covers how the court decides what is best for the children in regards to parenting orders and agreements. We also discuss how you and your co-parent can also decide what’s best for the children and create parenting arrangements that avoid the need for court. Lyn discusses common threats and myths that your ex may try to scare you with. Lyn discusses section 60 cc of the family law act to help you understand and be up to date on what the law is, to help you and your kids through this difficult time. Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.  Links and resources: Creating your own parenting plan podcast episode  Family reports in your divorce podcast episode Identifying your divorce course personality episode   Section 60cc Federal Circuit Court Family Law Court Follow us on Instagram Join us on Facebook   Sign up to hear more about our divorce course online  https://www.thedivorcecourse.com.au You don’t want to miss   How the courts main aim is to ensure that parenting arrangements are in the best interest of the children. How the family court determines time parents have with their children. How the court factors in harm to the children and their right to have a relationship with both parents What roadmap the judges follow to decide about your children. What is section 60cc of the family law act. What other factors the court considers in 60cc 3. Do the children’s thoughts make a difference to what the court decides? Do children have to go to court for family law? What is considered during a family court trial over child custody. Can your child be taken off you? Why don’t children go to court? What is a family report?  Why does a court order a family report? What does a family report writer ask and how are the children involved in the report? What happens if a parent comes back after many years and insists on seeing their child? How the nature of the relationship may affect the judges' decisions? How child support may affect the court's decision? How location can affect the court's decision on child custody? Can your child be taken off you by the court and deny you access to seeing them? What is an FDR?     If you need emergency help you can also contact:   WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE  LEGAL AID Lifeline 13 11 14 Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123 Relationships Australia  Police on 000 DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636 National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next practical steps and guide to your divorce or de facto separation coming soon. And, if you’ve found this episode helpful, please leave a rating and a review so it can help others. Thank you.  Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.