I'm just wondering what is the general amount of time father's usually get to spend with their children with/without court involvement. My heading suggests what I consider is the usual but I just want an idea of whether I'm doing a bit of wishful thinking etc.
NSW 1 weekend a fortnight,1 evening a week and half holidays?
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There is no 'normal' without court involvement. It is whatever works for the couple.
Court considers the circumstances and decides 'what is best' for the kids. 5 nights/ft plus half holidays is a good result.
Court considers the circumstances and decides 'what is best' for the kids. 5 nights/ft plus half holidays is a good result.
The law suggests that unless there are exceptional circumstances - abuse? or the age of the kid? 6 mth old vs 10 yr old? But as a rule - children should spend substantial and significant time. To put a number on that 4 or more nights a fortnight and half holidays.
I have mine 50/50. Work is pretty understanding and I do flexible hours. What you are suggesting is probably the minimum.
What your title says is the standard that the Brisbane Fed Circuit Court run with for Dad's... it's a joke of a system, I think they believe every Father should be out in the mines and just pay large amounts of Child Support and have no contact with your kids at all...
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