Interest in shared parenting has grown in recent years among
parents who no longer live together, but where both wish to spend
time with their children. Evidence fully supports the benefit to
children of having a meaningful relationship with both parents
after separation. Many parents are able to do this outwith the
courts. However, where parents are unable to agree there is an
option to go to court.
New research examines the state of knowledge about legal
ordering of shared parenting. Family law reform in Australia has
encouraged much greater emphasis on shared parenting. This reseach
looks at whether embedding shared parenting in
legislation is in the best interests of children.
Read the full report at the Nuffield Foundation website