Every parenting decision turns on one question: what is in the child's best interests. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville advises on parenting plans, consent orders and court applications, and on the steps the law expects first. The Hurstville office is at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220.
Meet us in Hurstville or online, at a time that works around school and work.
The court asks what is in the child's best interests. There is no starting assumption of equal time; each family is considered on its own facts, including safety.
Before applying to court, parents are usually expected to try family dispute resolution and obtain a certificate. There are exceptions, such as urgency or family violence.
| Option | Binding? | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting plan | No; a signed written agreement | Parents who cooperate and want flexibility |
| Consent orders | Yes; court orders made by agreement | Parents who agree and want certainty |
| Court application | Yes; decided by a judge | Where agreement is not possible or there are safety concerns |
Talk to Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville. Call 1300 056 674 or send an enquiry, and we will arrange a time to talk, face to face or online.
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Status: Open today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Appointments: face to face or online; after hours by arrangement
Level 2, suite 13/2 4 Cross Street
Hurstville NSW 2220
24M3+PP Hurstville NSW, AustraliaA short walk from Hurstville station and Westfield Hurstville. Kogarah Local Court is a short drive away.
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