Perhaps the best way to think about rights is to look at Children’s rights to know their parent’s and extended families, to be well supported and to enjoy their childhood in peace and safety. Parents and Grandparents have responsibilities to achieve these child outcomes.
Separation is a social fact that only you can confirm in your own situation. RAQ offers separation help in the form of a Family Dispute Resolution process. This involves a screening process called an Intake and mediation if appropriate. At Family Relationship Centres a group information session will be offered as well and child consultants may be involved where appropriate and agreed. A large group of Australians separate and negotiate their own arrangements. There is no legal requirement to do more.