118Court orders

118 Court orders

118 Court orders

(1) The Children’s Court may make such orders as it considers appropriate to give effect to a proposed alternative parenting plan or specified parts of the plan.

(2) In considering whether to make an order with respect to a child or young person, the Children’s Court is to have regard to the following—

(a) the views of the child or young person,

(b) the age of the child or young person,

(c) the maturity of the child or young person,

(d) the capacity of the child or young person for independent living,

(e) the practical and emotional supports available to the child or young person.

Note.

In accordance with its power to monitor its orders, the Children’s Court may monitor an order giving effect to an alternative parenting plan.