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Overview
Parenting arrangements are about agreeing on how to care for your child. Your child's best interests should be the most important thing when working out parenting arrangements.
Use our tool to find a provider for Parenting Through Separation course or for Family Dispute Resolution mediation.
Parents, guardians and whānau should work together
Children need their parents, whānau and friends in their lives. Whānau can also play a part in the child's day-to-day care. It’s important to keep these relationships for a child’s overall wellbeing.
Parents, guardians, and whānau should work together to agree on how everyone can be involved.
Think about what is best for your child
To help you think about what is best for your child, try the following:
- Keep conversations focused on your child.
- Encourage your child to talk about their feelings.
- If they’re old enough, involve them in the decision about their new care arrangements.
- Avoid saying negative things about your ex-partner or other whānau members to your child or in front of your child.
- Be flexible and cooperative with everyone involved with your child’s care.
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Feeling overwhelmed?
Going through a change in your whānau situation can be hard. It's normal to feel overwhelmed. There are services available to help and support you through this time.
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