What are my rights as a parent?
Parents don’t have rights. Children have rights. Parents have responsibilities. That’s correct, as parents, we don’t have a right to see our children or a right to have them live with us. We have a responsibility to care for our children. Children have rights, including the right a meaningful relationship with both parents WHEN IT […]
Family court is biased against men
I read this social media post from a man: “Sexism is alive and well … but only legal if you exclude men and boys. What a hypocritical sexist @#$%hole we really live in.” I responded with: “I am happy to say that I have discovered and contacted a man who runs a men’s wellbeing program […]
What is child focused parenting?
Child-focussed parenting is when the parent puts the child’s needs before their own. We often hear a parent say, “I would never use my child as a pawn against the other parent”. But they do. This example is about Sam and Chris and their 16 year old son, John. Court orders from 2014 provided for […]
Children’s Contact Service near Tenterfield NSW
Argyll now offers Children’s Contact Services in Tenterfield. Call Tess to find out how to arrange supervised time with your child. Tess: 0448837372 or email [email protected]
Separation coaching
If you want to separate from your partner / spouse but you have no idea where to start or what is the best thing to do in your situation, call and discuss with Tess who is a solicitor, former nurse and current mediator. Tess can help you understand the law, your individual needs and what […]