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Introduction -- Legislative provisions relating to parenting orders and the power of the court -- Section 64C of the Act - parenting orders may be made in favour of parents or other persons -- Best interests -- What can be in a parenting order? What should not be in a parenting order? -- What are the characteristics of good parenting orders? -- Prescribe don't describe: drafting tips and techniques for clear logical and practical orders -- Defining obligations - how detailed do orders need to be? -- Key questions for drafters -- Are there particular problems that need to be addressed? -- How old are the children? If teenagers, to what extent are orders necessary? -- How far can orders be future proofed? -- To what extent should orders extend to moderating behaviour or emotions? -- Case studies