Have Your Say

Automatic shared custody

2006-08-09

When parents separate and they don’t agree on the custody of their children, a judge decides on who gets custody. Before making a decision, the judge will evaluate which type of custody is in the best interests of each child.

Some people think that this system needs to be replaced by automatic shared custody. What do you think?

The opinion of other participants:

a) I agree, because it is the best way to ensure that the child will benefit from both parents.

20 %

b) I agree, because it is the best way to ensure that fathers will not be placed at a disadvantage by the legal system.

10 %

c) I disagree, because it will allow a bad parent to keep on harming the child … without paying any child support.

7 %

d) I disagree, because shared custody is not always appropriate and each situation must be evaluated on its own.

64 %

To find out more about the legal consequences of a separation (custody of children, dividing your property, selling your house, etc.), visit À Bon Port.