Presumption of Equal Shared Parenting After Divorce
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, citizens of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to the following:

THAT WHEREAS the vast majority of studies on the issue have found overwhelming empirical evidence showing that children develop better, are healthier, and perform better across a range of social indicators when they enjoy an equal shared parenting arrangement with their parents after divorce or separation, and,

WHEREAS children are being harmed through the Canadian family court system, which tends to increase conflict between parents while resulting in a massive transfer of wealth away from children and their parents, and is obviously not working in the best interests of children, and,

WHEREAS the Federal Government of Canada could terminate much family agony by legislating a presumption of equal shared parenting after divorce or seperation,

WHEREAS the vast majority of the public supports legislation which requires a presumption of equal shared parenting arrangements of children after divorce for those parents with no proven criminal abuse towards their children, and the Federal Special Hoint Committee on Child Custody and Access supported equal shared parenting in its 1998 Report titled - "For the Sake of the Children",

THEREFORE, your petitioners request the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to revise the Divorce Act and enact legislation which requires a rebuttable presumption of equal shared parenting for children after divorce or separation, and that adequate judicial training and accountability be implemented to ensure compliance with the legislation and the will of Parliament.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

Most Recent Signatures
NameComments
43John Wearing
WE need to think of the children first and what's best for them and that is to let both parents to have equal rights.
42Laura Wearing
We definitely need to change the system, it's unfair to the child to be put in the middle because one of the parents involved is selfish and only wants to hurt the other. We need to think about the children first and whats best for them.
41mike thompson
we have to take power away from all these vendivctive people
40Kevin Campbell
We need to make a change in the Family Court System
39bev thompson
something definitely needs to be done it is so unfair to all involved
38Stacey Thompson
It is very sad when you have a parent who wants nothing more than to just be a parent and isnt able to because of lies and deceit
37Sue Fritzley
The laws need to change for equal parenting
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35Amy Landry
The relationship between parent and child is special and important. Every parent should have the right to have a relationship with their child. And children should not be victims of divorce.
34chris and debbie conroy
33yvette collier
Children need both parents in their lives. children have a rough enough time with divorce.
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31Laurie Loxton
It takes two people to bring a child into this world, and it definitely takes two to raise a child to become the most that they can be. Please don't deny a parent access to their child, this time cannot be replaced!!
30shelly theriault
There's enough deadbeat parents out there, it's time to recognize the parents who do care and want to be there for their children.
29Ron Theriault
Our Judicial system seems to make it too easy for an imature or unstable parent to make false allegations and use children as pawns in an unfair battle.
28Lori Andrews
Both parents should have equal access. A child needs both parents. Please....put the childs needs 1st.
27Rob Woods
I know Quinn to a loving and caring father.He wants nothing more than to a part of his sons lives and he is being denied that.Julie loves the boys as if they were her own
and like Quinn she only has the kids best interests at heart. Please support them.
26Allan McKeown
equal parenting is very important for children - the law needs to protect children from being used as pawns.
25DEBORAH SLAUGHTER
I AM TIRED OF SEEING MOTHERS USING CHILDREN AS PAWNS IN CHILD CUSTODY & CHILD SUPPORT CASES.
KIDS NEED BOTH PARENTS FOR ROLE MODELS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
WHAT WILL THEY LEARN WHEN PARENTS CANT EVEN GROW IN NEW AND SEPARATE LIVES.
KIDS ARE A GIFT!!
24Tammy Atkinson
This would be a wonderful thing for all kids involved. Children need both parents in there lives to have all the benefits life has to offer
23gerald wearing
22tracy rickey
21Donna Graham
20Cara Slaughter
I definitely agree to finally put the childern first! Stop letting the childern get hurt by all conflict!!
19Kevin Cote

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Petition Details
Created By: Julie Davidson
Created On: September 21st, 2008
Target: The House of Commons of Canada In Parliament Assembled
Category: Human Rights

Total signatures: 53
Signature goal: 1000

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