Equal Shared Custody

Why Equal Shared Custody?

Research consistently shows that children benefit most when they have meaningful relationships with both parents. Equal shared custody ensures that children maintain strong bonds with both parents after separation or divorce.

When custody arrangements have limited a parent's involvement, restoring meaningful shared custody is crucial for both children and parents. We advocate for processes that help rebuild and strengthen these essential relationships.

Current Challenges

• Traditional custody arrangements often favor one parent
• Limited visitation schedules can weaken parent-child relationships
• Children miss out on daily interactions with both parents
• Difficult legal process for modifying custody arrangements
• High costs associated with custody modifications
• Limited recognition of changing family circumstances
• Resistance to increasing parenting time

Our Proposed Solutions

• Establish equal shared custody as the starting point in custody decisions
• Create flexible scheduling options that work for modern families
• Ensure both parents have equal decision-making rights
• Streamlined modification procedures for increasing shared custody
• Support services for rebuilding parent-child relationships
• Guidelines for gradual custody transitions
• Resources for co-parenting education and support