Separated, 1 child, 16, want to live with 3rd party not my choice. My income $70,889 Partner income $117,348. How much

Hello, I’m John Melis, a solicitor in Australia, and I’ll be helping you with your question today.

Parenting can be resolved amicably without court proceedings through mediation.

The Family Relationship Centre is an excellent option.

The Court assumes equal responsibility for the care and provision of children. However, various factors will influence this assumption. Factors include the child's current care arrangements, finances, drug use, moral issues, and criminal behaviour.

Parents can agree between themselves about their children's care post-separation without involving any court process. This agreement is a "parenting plan". Parents are free to alter the terms of the parenting plans whenever they wish.

Alternatively, the parents can file proceedings in the Family Court to resolve the parenting matters.

The Family Law Act 1975 encourages parties to settle family disputes and use litigation in the court system only as a last resort.
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