Non-parents’ care for children

October 29, 20240 min read

How often do we hear of family members (non-parents) stepping up to care for children when for some reason one or both parents cannot.

Can they or indeed another non-parent such as an aunt or older sibling apply for a parenting order to define their authority?  Most definitely-section 69 C (2) provides that any person concerned with the care, welfare and development  of a child may apply for an order, which should include decision-making responsibility for things like medical treatment and education. If they have the capacity to contribute meaningfully they should receive power to make life easier.

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