On March 1, 2021, there was an update to the terminology used for child custody and child access orders. Part of the reason for the change is many felt the terms custody and access made it sound like children were property and something parents owned.
The new terminology reflects a change that aligns with the child’s best interest and parents’ responsibilities in caring for them. Existing and new custody and access orders are now referred to as parenting and contact orders.
What Is a Parenting Order?
A parenting order is a family court order which stipulates which parent has decision-making responsibility for the children and how parenting time will be shared between the parents. Custody is now referred to as decision-making authority and parenting time. Access is now referred to as parenting time.
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