Petition · past parliament
Automatic joint custody in family law courts unless evidence to deny one party
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Will prevent one party having 'power' over another.
Well evidenced that both parents are equally as important in a child's life.
Will promote co-parenting and child will see both parents sharing decision making. Better decisions will be made for the child if pros and cons have to be discussed
Well evidenced that both parents are equally as important in a child's life.
Will promote co-parenting and child will see both parents sharing decision making. Better decisions will be made for the child if pros and cons have to be discussed
Timeline
| 1 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Feb 2016
Closed
1 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.