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Assumption: ""We agreed a parenting plan, so it is binding on both of us.""
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.
Court Reality
A parenting plan is not automatically a court order. It records what parents have agreed and can be shown to the court, but it is not enforced in the same way as an order. The terms can only be made binding if the court approves them as a consent order.
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We agreed a parenting plan, so it is binding on both of us.
Reality
A parenting plan is not automatically a court order. It records what parents have agreed and can be shown to the court, but it is not enforced in the same way as an order.
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