Are you trying to sort out your child custody arrangements or parenting plans but not sure what to do if you have a young baby or a toddler, or are pregnancy with your ex's child. We will be talking about child custody and the family courts general opinion of custody of arrangements for children under five. We will also be exploring stepped orders and pregnancy and birth during separation or divorce. General Advice only. Sign up here for our next free online webinar  Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free checklist for your divorce and property settlement  You Don’t Want to Miss Out On How custody arrangements are usually for babies and toddlers. Why custody arrangements should be different depending on the child’s age How the court views babies and custody Basic custody rules The difference for children under 3 and why? What are stepped orders What are your potential rights during birth if you are pregnant lady if you’ve left your partner Does your ex have a right to be at the birth of your baby? Why court orders aim to always be decided and based on the best interest of the children. The family courts view on what a needs of a young child are vs needs of an older child and how it affects court orders or parenting plan arrangements How to co-parent and negotiate when you have a baby or young child. 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.