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Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
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> > (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.
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> > (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—
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> > > (a) the views of the child or young person,
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> > > (b) the age of the child or young person,
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> > > (c) the maturity of the child or young person,
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> > > (d) the capacity of the child or young person for independent living,
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> > > (e) the practical and emotional supports available to the child or young person.
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> Note.
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> In accordance with its power to monitor its orders, the Children’s Court may monitor an order giving effect to an alternative parenting plan.