It is widely accepted and acknowledged in the Family Law Act 1975 and Articles 9(3) and 19 of the Hague Convention of the Rights of the Child, that to the extent possible and with reverence to risk, it is generally in the best interests of the child to maintain a relationship with both parents.

Parents are often mistaken into thinking they have rights to their children including right to access and make decisions for their children. This is not the case, as the children’s have rights and parents have responsibilities. Learn more about the difference here.