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   What are parenting arrangements under the Divorce Act?

   • Under the old Divorce Act, parenting arrangements were referred to as “custody” and “access.” When the changes to the Divorce Act came into force on March 1, 2021, these terms were replaced with new language that focuses on parents’ responsibilities for their children and the tasks required to care for the children.

   Parenting arrangements after separation or divorce

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   What happens if a parent has 'parenting time' under the Divorce Act?

   • If you are a parent who had “access” under the Divorce Act, you now have “parenting time.” Unless the court orders otherwise, a parent with parenting time has the right to ask for, and must be given, information about the health, education and welfare of the children from the other parent or a third party (for example, the school, a doctor).

   Section 4: What is the best parenting arrangement for my child

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   What is “parenting time” in a divorce?

   • Parenting time refers to the time that children spend in the care of one of their parents, whether or not the child is physically with the parent (for example, it includes times when children are in school). Parenting time may be set out in a schedule. If you are a parent who had “access” under the Divorce Act, you now have “parenting time.”

   Section 4: What is the best parenting arrangement for my child

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   Why is divorce so difficult for children?

   • They can feel torn apart when their parents cannot manage a civil, amicable, respectful dissolution of their marriage. Canadian psychologist Arthur Leonoff explains in his book The Good Divorce why divorce is so difficult for children and what parents and their therapists can do to help them.

   The Impact of Divorce on Children - Psychology Today

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   How does the Divorce Act affect a child?

   • The Divorce Act prioritizes the safety, security and well-being of the child above all other factors. The Act specifically highlights that family violence against a child or another parent is relevant to children’s best interests. For example, the court must consider:

   Section 4: What is the best parenting arrangement for my child

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   Do parents worry about the effect of divorce on children?

   • Of course parents worry about the effect of separation or divorce on children. Sometimes a parent may try to compensate for the divorce or show they love their kids by, for example: While this may appear to make kids happy in the short term, it can have negative consequences.

   Section 3: Parenting after separation—Focusing on your children

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2. justice.gc.ca › eng › fl-dfParenting arrangements after separation or divorce

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   Mar 1, 2021 · The Divorce Act has rules about parenting arrangements for parents who divorce. The provinces and territories generally have similar rules for unmarried parents and for married parents who separate but do not apply for a divorce.

3. www.justice.gc.ca › eng › fl-dfSection 3: Parenting after separation—Focusing on your ...

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   A co-parenting relationship is a relationship between parents who are separated or divorced and where the focus of the relationship is what is best for the children. There are many types of co-parenting relationships.

4. justice.canada.ca › eng › fl-dfParenting arrangements after separation or divorce - Canada

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   Parenting arrangements for orders or agreements made or changed after the new law came into force. The new Divorce Act’s parenting provisions focus on parents’ responsibilities for their children and the tasks required for the care of the children.

5. divorce-canada.ca › child-custody-in-canadaChild Custody Laws in Canada - Divorce Canada

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   Understandably, children are often the biggest concern for couples during a separation or divorce. This page will help to outline important topics regarding your children during this process. When dealing with Child Custody in Canada our courts focus on one thing: The best interest of the children.

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   The Divorce Act gives you guidance on what to consider as you decide on parenting arrangements: your children’s needs, given their age and stage of development. This includes: their need for stability. any special needs your children may have, such as medical needs, developmental issues, mental health challenges, or learning difficulties.

7. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC6313686Parental divorce or separation and children's mental health

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   Children and adult offspring of separated parents are over‐represented in the mental health system. Most mental health interventions target the known mediators of risk, such as parenting problems or family conflict. Structured interventions offering parenting support and education have been shown to reduce children's psychological problems6 ...

8. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Impact of Divorce on Children - Psychology Today

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   Aug 4, 2022 · Canadian psychologist Arthur Leonoff explains in his book The Good Divorce why divorce is so difficult for children and what parents and their therapists can do to help them.