Children Act 1989: Primary legislation establishing the paramount principle of child welfare, defining parental responsibility, and outlining court powers regarding children's arrangements
Family Law Act 1996: Framework legislation for family arrangements, dealing with domestic matters and living arrangements
Children and Families Act 2014: Modern legislation updating arrangements for children with special educational needs and introducing child arrangement orders to replace previous residence and contact orders
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in parenting arrangements and protects against unfair treatment based on protected characteristics
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates right to family life (Article 8) and rights of the child into UK law
Child Abduction Act 1984: Legislation relevant for travel arrangements and residence decisions in parenting agreements
Welfare Reform Act 2009: Legislative framework containing considerations regarding child maintenance
Best Interests Principle: Fundamental legal principle stating that the child's best interests must be the primary consideration in all decisions affecting them
Safeguarding Requirements: Legal obligations to ensure the safety and protection of children in any parenting arrangement
Parental Rights and Responsibilities: Legal framework defining the rights and responsibilities of both parents in relation to their children
Child's Relationship Rights: Legal principle establishing the child's right to maintain relationships with both parents unless contrary to their best interests
