Separation doesn’t always mean Moving Out:
You can be “separated under one roof,” especially when children or finances make moving out immediately difficult. You’ll need to prove the separation to the court with things like:
- Sleeping in separate bedrooms
- Not sharing meals or social activities
- Telling family and friends about the separation
Parental Responsibility and Child Custody:
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the child’s best interests are the central focus. Generally, both parents share equal parental responsibility, which means making major decisions jointly (education, health care, religion).
Parenting arrangements can include:
- Equal shared care (where appropriate)
- Primary care with one parent and visitation rights for the other
- Supervised contact, where required for safety
Court orders or Parenting Plans (written agreements) can formalise these arrangements
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