Assumption: "If several siblings share the same findings and family history, they'll all get the same contact arrangement."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
A parent may assume that because several children in the same family share identical findings and family history, they will all receive the same contact arrangement.
Court Reality
Courts assess each child's individual welfare separately, even within one set of proceedings. A sibling who still expresses a wish for a relationship with the parent can end up with a different, more progressive contact arrangement than siblings who do not wish to have contact at all, notwithstanding that all the children were affected by the same findings.
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The Gap?
"If several siblings share the same findings and family history, they'll all get the same contact arrangement."
Court Reality
Courts assess each child's individual welfare separately, even within one set of proceedings. A sibling who still expresses a wish for a relationship with the parent can end up with a different, more progressive contact arrangement than siblings who do not wish to have contact at all, notwithstanding that all the children were affected by the same findings.
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