b'CHILDRENDOES IT MATTER IF WE WERE NOT MARRIED? No. The same laws apply to all children whether theparentsweremarriedorinade-facto relationship. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN?Thelawencouragesseparatedparentsand other people interested in the welfare of children to try to agree on arrangements for children. It is best if you and the other parent decide together what to do about your children and consider the following:where the children will live, andwho they will spend time with;how the children will be financiallysupported; andhow the children will maintain arelationship with both parents and otherimportant people, such as grandparentsand extended family.CAN GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY BE INVOLVED?Otherfamilymembers,likegrandparents, stepparents,auntsandunclescanplayan importantpartinchildrenslives.Theycanbe included in family dispute resolution, parenting plans or court orders. 11'