What clients usually ask
Can parents agree without going to trial?
Many arrangements can be recorded by agreement, subject to the legal process and the child’s best interests.
The usual first steps
- Map the child’s present routine and needs.
- Address care, contact, decisions and communication.
- Prepare the plan and complete any required formal process.
What to bring
Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.