residence orders

A residence order is a legal decision that determines where a child will live. It is made by a family court and typically grants one parent or guardian the primary right to decide the child's main home, ensuring stability and continuity. The order can specify who the child lives with most of the time and can include arrangements for visitation or contact with the other parent. Residence orders aim to serve the child's best interests, allowing courts to set clear living arrangements when parents are separated or divorced.