Petition · past parliament
Active Fathers to be given the right to Joint Custody
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
All Dads should have the right to Joint Custody or Weekly Overnight Visits. Dads That can provide a safe space and environment should have the right if it's logistically and practically viable.Dads should have history of Financial and emotional support for this to be viable. As well as a close bond.
Mothers are not superior when raising children. Dads need the rights to reflect this. I find it difficult to speak to my Ex about arrangements.When my ex and I first split I had my boys every weekend. Since then my Ex has changed her mind and doesn't allow me to see my children as often as I feel is necessary to maintain the bond I have grown with my boys. Equal Custody rights is the norm in some countries. this would also allow Single mothers the opportunity to get back into employment.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Aug 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.