I want custody of my children

The law does not talk about ‘custody’ any more. It talks about where children stay and who they spend time with. The judge will decide who has parental responsibility for the children. This means they decide about things like where the children live and go to...

How do I work out arrangements for my kids after separation?

Family dispute resolution (FDR) is mediation. This means you talk together with your ex-partner and a mediator. You talk about the problems and decide together how to fix them. It helps you and your ex-partner decide about your kids, your property (house, car), and...

What happens to my children if we separate?

Sometimes you cannot agree with your ex-partner about your children. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can help people talk about family problems and work out what to do. In FDR you will talk about options for you and your ex-partner, and find answers that are best for...

My partner and I are separating. What do I need to know?

If you have children together you will need to work out who is going to care for the children and when you will spend time with them. If you own property, like a house or a car, you will need to work out what will happen to the property. You also need to work out any...
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