They will decide whether joint custody is practical, ie do both parents live close enough to be able to realistically be able to have the child living with them. They will need to be in close proximity to school, doctors, dentist, friends and family to ensure as little disruption to the child as possible.
What does final decision maker mean?
final decision-making authority
Lastly, final decision-making authority—meaning the authority to have the final say in the event of a disagreement with the other parent (aka the coparent)—may be vested with one parent over the other in joint custodial situations.
Can a custody order made before March 1, 2021 be relied on?
If you have a “custody” or “access” order under the Divorce Act made before March 1, 2021, you can continue to rely on your existing order. The new Act’s provisions tell you what your order means under the new Act:
How are parenting arrangements changed under the Divorce Act?
Under the old Divorce Act, parenting arrangements were referred to as “custody” and “access.” When the changes to the Divorce Act came into force on March 1, 2021, these terms were replaced with new language that focuses on parents’ responsibilities for their children and the tasks required to care for the children.
When does the new law for child custody take effect?
However, these changes do not apply until the new law comes into force, which will occur on July 1, 2020. For existing court orders or agreements: you can continue to rely on your existing court order or agreement after the new law comes into force. The changes in the law are not a reason for a change to your existing order.
When does the new Divorce Act come into force?
The laws concerning custody and access under the old Divorce Act changed when the new Divorce Act came into force on March 1, 2021. The Divorce Act has certain rules about parenting arrangements for parents who divorce.
