What's Inside This Guide?
Our child arrangements guide covers:
- Understanding child arrangements What decisions need to be made after separation
- Where children will live Options for living arrangements that put children first
- Time with each parent Creating schedules for weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- School and activities Making decisions together about education and extracurriculars
- Communication and handovers Practical tips for smooth transitions
- Making it official When and how to formalize agreements
Why Use This Guide?
Separating when you have children is challenging. This guide helps you:
- Put your children's needs at the center of decisions
- Create practical parenting plans that work for everyone
- Avoid the stress, cost, and delay of court proceedings
- Understand how mediation can help you reach agreement
- Learn what makes a good parenting plan
How Mediation Can Help
Family mediation provides a safe, structured space for parents to discuss child arrangements with the support of a trained mediator. Most families reach agreement in 3-5 sessions.
Mediation keeps discussions respectful, practical, and focused on what children need. Sessions can be conducted online via video call, making it convenient and accessible.