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Assumption: ""If we write it down and both sign, the court will approve it.""
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
The court approves a child arrangements consent order only if it is in the child's best interests. It can change the terms or make a different order. Where parents already agree, the court may decide no order is needed, which is known as the No Order Principle.
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If we write it down and both sign, the court will approve it.
Reality
The court approves a child arrangements consent order only if it is in the child's best interests. It can change the terms or make a different order.
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