Parenting time and Decision-making responsibility

The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (“OCL”) is an independent office within the Department of Justice and Public Safety. We provide legal representation for children in complex family court matters when parents and caregivers (hereafter “parents”)...

The Family Law Navigator provides wrap-around support for individuals with a child(ren) at any stage of separation or divorce. The Navigator connects individuals with the resources they need. The Navigator is neutral, meaning that they do not take...

If parenting time and decision-making responsibility is at issue, the court may order a Parenting Arrangement Assessment to assist the court to determine the most appropriate parenting time and decision-making responsibility arrangement for the child...

Parents trying to settle issues regarding parenting time and decision making may benefit from Parenting Plan Mediation Services offered through the Family Court Conciliation Office. This service assists families experiencing separation and divorce...

Positive Parenting from Two Homes for Kids is a school-based program for children who are experiencing changes in their lives as a result of parental separation, divorce or parenting from two homes. What do children learn in the program? Children...

Positive Parenting from Two Homes is a cost-free program that provides information to parents who are separating, divorcing, or parenting from two homes. How do I complete the program online? Download the instructions and questionnaire Read the...

What is the Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Program (SPTEP) The Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Program is a service provided by the Family Court Conciliation Office. Supervised parenting time provides parenting time between a child and...