Parenting orders – obligations, consequences and who can help
This information is for parents and other people, such as grandparents, who are subject to a parenting order. It includes information, pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act 1975, about the legal obligations created by a parenting order and the consequences that may follow if it is contravened (breached).
This document also includes information, pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA(3) of the Family Law Act, about:courses, programs and services in the community that can help people understand their responsibilities and adjust to a parenting order, andthe options available to ensure that people comply with (follow) a parenting order.
NOTE: If this document is attached to a parenting order, the information provided pursuant to section 65DA(2) of the Family Law Act forms part of the order.
* For further information or to get paper copies of this document sent to you, call 1300 352 000, or visit a family law registry near you.