Child Custody & Parenting Schedules
Child custody is now known as decision-making responsibility. As of March 1, 2021, the Divorce Act has changed terminology.
Creating a schedule that meets your child’s best interests can be contentious. We’re here to help.
Many separating parents often confuse decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody) with their child’s residency schedule.
Under Ontario family law and legislation, decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody) refers to major parenting decisions to be made by the parents in support of the child’s welfare, including decisions about the child’s education, health care, recreational activities, and religious activities.
Decision-making responsibility may be sole, joint, or a variation of joint. Because the primary consideration is your child’s best interests, determining a custody arrangement is fact-specific. For this reason, it is very important to consult with a family law lawyer regarding custody issues.
A child’s residency schedule sets out where your child resides on any given day, including holidays and special occasions. It is often referred to as “access,” “parenting schedule,” or “parenting time.” Determining parenting time must always take into account your child’s best interests.
Our family lawyers have extensive experience working with clients to negotiate parenting plans through alternative dispute resolution and litigation. The first step in resolving your parenting dispute is to contact us for a consultation so we can better understand your circumstances.
Call us at 365-608-6161, email us at info@holamlaw.com, or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment today.
Our family lawyers are prepared to guide you through the following areas, as well:
The first step in resolving your family dispute is to contact us for a consultation so we can better understand your circumstances. Consultations can take place by telephone or Zoom.
Call us at 365-608-6161, email us at info@holamlaw.com, or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment today.