Document background
The Full Custody Agreement is a vital legal instrument used in Canadian family law when one parent is to be granted sole custody of a child or children. This document becomes necessary in situations where it's deemed in the child's best interest for one parent to have exclusive decision-making authority and primary physical custody. The agreement must comply with the federal Divorce Act and provincial family law legislation, making it enforceable across Canadian jurisdictions. It typically includes comprehensive provisions covering custody arrangements, access rights, child support, healthcare decisions, educational matters, and dispute resolution mechanisms. This agreement is particularly crucial in cases where clear boundaries and decision-making authority need to be established, such as high-conflict separations, situations involving domestic violence, or cases where one parent is largely absent from the child's life. The document serves as a binding legal framework that promotes stability in the child's life while protecting the rights and defining the responsibilities of both custodial and non-custodial parents.
