What the term parenting “Parenting Orders” refers to to?
The term “Parenting Orders” refers to orders enforced by Family Court for child custody after separation or divorce. That is, it deals with who is responsible for child custody after separation or divorce. However, it may involve people other than spouses, such as guardian, and a partner of either parent.

When to apply for parenting orders?
One should not apply for a parenting order, soon after the controversy occurs. Both the spouses should resolve this situation on their own. If this is still unresolved, both the spouses must consult with a Family Lawyer, he or she will surely make best settlement. If you are still disagree, any spouse can apply for parenting order in the court to ask the other parent to custody the child. Here in the court, judge will assess who is able to care the child both financially and socially.

If parents of a child were dead, who is able to apply for parenting orders?
In this condition, any one closely related person to a child can apply for parenting orders. It may be guardian, paternal or maternal persons.

How do I apply for parenting orders?
Most people first consult the family lawyer and take advices that how they should apply for parenting order, most directly apply to the court. Although in former method, you have to pay fees of consultant, it is still better then later one.

What happens after you I have applied for parenting orders?
The process is a little step by step. In the first stage, if the court deems that the case may be settled in counseling with a lawyer. The lawyer usually speaks for the child. If the case is still unresolved, the case is forwarded to judge.