hey everyone,

we have a 7 yo and don't have any parenting orders. She still has contact with her Dad, who is on the birth certificate (I was going through a total denial stage!). I'm was under the impression that you can't get parenting orders for a third parent - does anyone know anything about that?

Practically, we have had no issues at all. School and Child Care and Hospitals and everywhere we go recognises my partner as our child's parent without any documentation. She is listed on all forms as the second parent (her dad is there too as an emergency contact, or even third parent in some cases).

We have wills and powers of attorney to protect us in case anything happens, but we also make sure that we're very up front and discuss with our extended families and friends what we would like to happen should something happen to us.

Good luck with the parenting orders - I'd be interested to hear any stories too, because we'll probably go down that path if we ever manage to conceive! (at end of TWW but not optimistic).

Clark