Automatic 50/50 custody for separated parents without a criminal conviction

Closed 151 signatures

What the petition asks

Require that separating parents both automatically have equal, 50/50 time with their children, unless a parent has a relevant criminal conviction. We think children need both parents and it would help stop parental alienation, and having parents in a child's life helps them better progress in life.

We are concerned that sometimes judges may listen to undocumented allegations and decide against a loving father or mother. We believe if there are allegations there needs to be evidence that a parent has a criminal conviction for that allegation and that too many living parents have lost time with their children because of what we see as false allegations where the judge doesn't ask for suitable evidence. We think family law needs to change to better help our children for their future.

Timeline

1 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
1 Jun 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 151

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 1 Dec 2025

Closed 1 Jun 2026

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