- What is residence?
When a relationship breaks down and a child's parents no longer live together they will need to decide who the child will remain living with. Residence is the term used to describe where the child will live for the majority of the time. The parent who has the child living with them for the majority of the time is called the resident parent and the other parent is called the non-resident parent.
- What happens if parents cannot decide?
There are three options available to parents who are unable to decide with whom a child should have their main residence. The first option is to discuss the matter with a family mediation service, which helps parents to resolve disputes and reach a compromise.
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