You're not planning to dress up in a superhero suit and douse me with flour, are you? No, I'm trying to have a sensible discussion with you on contact issues.
A challenge! Alright, let's go through the latest Government proposals.
The Government says the principle of the 1989 Children Act - the child's welfare is paramount - will remain in place, but it believes major changes are needed outside the courts to ensure the best interests of the child are protected.
For most children, that includes having an ongoing relationship with both parents following a parental separation.
Who is going to ensure this happens? Both parents have a responsibility to help their child maintain meaningful contact with the other parent, and most should be able to agree informal arrangements. When they are able to do this themselves, satisfaction rates can reach 88 per cent.
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