“parenting order”

This page shows official legal definitions of “parenting order” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

An order made by a court that sets out important details about a parenting arrangement, such as the time the children will spend with each parent, each parent’s decision-making responsibilities, and how the children will communicate with one parent when spending time with the other parent.

Source: Glossary - Making plans: A guide to parenting arrangements after separation or divorce (Department of Justice Canada)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom United Kingdom

An order which can be made in certain circumstances where a child has been convicted of an offence which may require parents of the defendant to comply with certain requirements including attendance at counselling or guidance sessions.

Source: Criminal Procedure Rules Glossary (The National Archives)