Sentences with phrase «equal parenting in every case»

Both bills would establish a presumption of equal parenting in every case.

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Also, I hear that the rights of registered partners are about equal to married couples in Sweden, so no need to worry about that in your case: — RRB - My parents are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, so I'm a little more optimistic about marriage than you are.

Some states now recognize that in cases where both parents were equally involved prior to a divorce or separation, it is important for the well - being of the children for that pattern of equal involvement to continue.

In cases where the parents share equal parenting time, the courts may determine that neither parent shall be required to pay child support to the other parent.

You start with a presumption that both parents have an equal level of commitment to their child's well - being, in which case, yes, everything you're saying makes perfect sense, and i agree completely that responsible, caring fathers shouldn't be kept from their children.

Lawyers representing parents will argue that under the European convention on human rights and corresponding case law, the state is obliged to treat different religions and beliefs on an equal footing and that religions should not be elevated above non-religious world views in the school curriculum.

In Colorado, each parent as long as they don't otherwise have some kind of a problem, including a drug problem or an alcohol problem or having gone through a domestic violence case, stands relatively equal with the court.

The Canadian government recently even tried to change the Divorce Act to have a presumption that 50/50 custody was suitable in most cases, thereby making it easier for (mostly) fathers to have equal parenting rights.

In cases where the parents each have the children for equal amounts of time (50/50), a set - off amount is normally applied by looking at what each parent would pay under the applicable table, with the result that the higher earning parent then pays a reduced amount to the lesser earning parent.

In other cases, the court might order equal parenting time, but in all cases, courts must order parenting plans that maximize each parents parenting time with their childreIn other cases, the court might order equal parenting time, but in all cases, courts must order parenting plans that maximize each parents parenting time with their childrein all cases, courts must order parenting plans that maximize each parents parenting time with their children.

-- Author Unknown Alabama Code Title 30 Marital Domestic Relations § 30-3-151 The following is a list of possible custody grants in Alabama divorce cases: Joint Custody: joint legal and joint physical custody Joint Legal Custody: Both parents have equal rights and -LSB-...]

With respect to the resolution of parenting disputes after separation, fewer of the family law cases of respondents from Alberta resulted in a form of shared custody, defined as the equal or near - equal distribution of children's time between separated parents, compared to the cases of respondents from the rest of Canada.

The central legal issue in this case is whether a government employer who provides benefits to women who give birth and to other parents must do so in a substantively equal manner.

In some cases, a family law attorney can assist a parent in negotiating an agreement that provides for roughly equal access where possiblIn some cases, a family law attorney can assist a parent in negotiating an agreement that provides for roughly equal access where possiblin negotiating an agreement that provides for roughly equal access where possible.

In some cases, a shared parenting arrangement gives both parents an equal amount of time with their kids.

The Case Against Presumed Equal Shared Parenting Kate Harveston Recently, an article was published on National Post in which the auth...

The best way to lay the groundwork for your child's financial future is to make sure that as parents you have a will, a living revocable trust, and the proper life insurance policy (I recommend term insurance with a death benefit equal to 20 times the income you want to replace if you die) in place in case something happens to you while your child or children are young.

Nanos Research asked «Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose federal and provincial legislation to create a presumption of equal parenting in child custody cases?»

Sen. Nicole Poolman, R - Bismarck, said lawmakers should follow the will of North Dakota voters, who rejected a 2014 measure creating a law for equal parenting rights in child custody cases.

The law starts with the premise that, absent misconduct, the rights of each parent in a custody case are equal.

In cases of joint legal custody, each parent has equal rights and responsibilities in the decision - making procesIn cases of joint legal custody, each parent has equal rights and responsibilities in the decision - making procesin the decision - making process.

A rebuttable presumption in favour equal shared parenting will serve to reduce conflict, reduce the need for intensive lawyer intervention in many cases, reduce fees to lawyers, and promote the true best interests of Canadian children to enjoy a decent relationship with both parents.

While fathers «could» become primary parents, and theoretically resident fathers also «could» form equal attachments, the reality is that in families with such problems that they have resulted in custody cases involving infants and very small children, it's extremely unlikely that these fathers have done so.

The legal news outlet also cites a poll, commissioned by the Canadian Association for Equality, that found: 35 per cent of Canadians strongly support the creation of a presumption of equal parenting in child custody cases in federal and provincial legislation, 35 per cent somewhat support it, nine per cent somewhat oppose it and four per cent strongly oppose it.

The article reports that a new poll commissioned by the Canadian Association for Equality found that 70 per cent of Canadians support the creation of a presumption of equal parenting in child custody cases, while 13 per cent oppose it and 17 per cent are unsure.

FAMILY LAW — APPEAL — INTERIM PARENTING — Where there is nothing anomalous about the primary judge finding, by virtue of s 61DA (3) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)(«the Act»), that it would «not be appropriate» to apply the presumption in favour of equal shared parental responsibility, while going on to make an order for equal shared parental responsibility ¬ Where it can be seen that the primary judge addressed what was necessary from s 65DAA of the Act, given the parameters of the dispute, and how the parties» respective cases were presented — Where the primary judge adequately and appropriately considered what she is obliged to in determining where the best interests of the children lie, bearing in mind that that consideration is framed by the parameters of the issues in dispute, and how each party has presented their case — Where there is no merit in the grounds of appeal ¬ Appeal dismissed.

The new laws start by establishing a legal «presumption» of equal parenting time in all cases.

Fact: «The sheer prevalence of the problem of violence and the dynamics surrounding it make it clear any assumptions about equal partnership in these cases are out of the question... the majority of women never report the assaults or in fact ever tell anyone about it (Johnson, 1996) and thus may not be believed if the first time the issue is raised is at the point of separation... may avoid going to court out of fear of retaliation, a fear which is not unfounded given the data on the escalation of violence at separation... agree to whatever the husband wants in an attempt to pacify him... as an exchange for custody... may appear unstable or emotional while their batterers are perceived as confident, rational and economically secure (Rosnes, 1997)... all the research flies in the face of what Rosnes argues is presently happening in the courts:»... judges assume that wife abuse is not necessarily damaging to a child, and that being violent does not necessarily affect a father's parenting ability....

Senate Bill 257 would create a presumption in divorce cases that children of the couple would spend roughly equal time with each parent, unless the parties have agreed to another parenting plan in advance.

Mr. Speaker, these undersigned petitioners are drawing the attention of this House of Commons to the fact that children ordinarily thrive best when being raised by both parents, their father and their mother, even when those parents divorce, so the petitioners are calling on Parliament to amend the Divorce Act, as in my Bill C - 560, to require equal shared parenting to be treated as the rebuttable presumption in custody decisions, except, of course, in cases of proven abuse or neglect.

The CBA objects to the proposed legislation, which says equal parenting time and responsibility must be ordered in every case.

Bill C - 560 would require parents to co-operate in establishing equal shared parenting unless they can make a credible compelling case that this would not be in the best interest of the child.

Mr. Speaker, I am quite honoured to be introducing a private member's bill today which would direct the courts in regard to divorce to make equal shared parenting the presumptive arrangement in the best interests of the child, except in proven cases of abuse or neglect.

Mr. Speaker, I am quite honoured in these few moments to be introducing a private member's bill that would direct the courts in regard to divorce to make equal shared parenting the presumptive arrangement in the best interest of the child, except in proven cases of abuse or neglect.

Therefore, the petitioners are calling on Parliament to amend the Divorce Act, as in my Bill C - 560, to require that equal shared parenting be treated as the rebuttable presumption in custody decisions, except in cases of proven abuse or neglect.

Bill C - 560 would require parents to co-operate toward equal shared parenting unless they can make a credible compelling case that this would not be in the best interests of their children.

Mr. Speaker, the second petition calls upon Parliament and the House to support Bill C - 560, to require equal shared parenting to be treated as a rebuttable presumption of custody decisions, except in cases of neglect and abuse.

The major amendment that needs to be made in this case is to withdraw the presumption of equal parenting.

Bill C - 560 would amend the Divorce Act to direct the courts to make equal shared parenting the presumptive arrangement for children following the divorce of their parents, except in proven cases of abuse or neglect.

It could play a very important role indeed in helping to ensure that this is what happens, that the best rights of the child are considered and that it means, in most cases, near equal access to each of their parents.

The amendments in Bill C - 560 would direct the courts in regard to divorce to make equal shared parenting, and I will talk later of the range being 35 % to 50 % roughly, but making it the presumptive arrangement in the best interests of the child, except in proven cases of abuse or neglect.

Instead, the legislation requires the Family Court to «consider» whether equal time with both parents suits a particular child, and can decide that in some cases it does not.

Colorado's highest court noted that in an initial custody case, parents stand «on equal ground» regarding parental responsibilities.

In cases where the parents share equal parenting time, the courts may determine that neither parent shall be required to pay child support to the other parent.

In our survey, the respondents reported that an average of 46 % of their cases involve some form of equal parenting time («joint physical custody,» «shared custody,» or «shared residence,» in which the children spend at least 40 % of their time with each parentIn our survey, the respondents reported that an average of 46 % of their cases involve some form of equal parenting time («joint physical custody,» «shared custody,» or «shared residence,» in which the children spend at least 40 % of their time with each parentin which the children spend at least 40 % of their time with each parent).

I recently read a blog on the Huffington Post advocating for a statutory policy in all cases that children should spend equal time with both parents.

The poll recorded 35 per cent of respondents who strongly support the creation of a presumption of equal parenting in child custody cases in federal and provincial legislation.

In cases in which parents have different time - haring arrangements for different children, H % equals the average of the approximate percentages of time the high earner parent spends with each chilIn cases in which parents have different time - haring arrangements for different children, H % equals the average of the approximate percentages of time the high earner parent spends with each chilin which parents have different time - haring arrangements for different children, H % equals the average of the approximate percentages of time the high earner parent spends with each child.

Furthermore, the measure would have given each parent in a custody case, unless one parent was proven unfit, equal parental rights and responsibilities, parenting time, primary residential responsibility and decision making responsibility over a child.

A move to amend the Divorce Act and establish equal shared parenting (ESP) as a presumption in child custody cases may not be a good idea, says Toronto family lawyer and life coach Leanne Townsend.