Section 63B — Family Law Act 1975: Parents encouraged to reach agreement

The parents of a child are encouraged: (a) to agree about matters concerning the child; and (b) to take responsibility for their parenting arrangements and for resolving parental conflict; and (c) to use the legal system as a last resort rather than a first resort; and (d) to minimise the possibility of present and future conflict by using or reaching an agreement; and (e) in reaching their agreement, to regard the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration. Note: Parents are encouraged to reach an informal agreement between themselves about matters concerning their children by entering into a parenting plan. Parents who seek enforceable arrangements require court orders. These can be obtained by consent.