SHARED PARENTING ORDERS

Early day motion 1175, tabled 13 December 2010 by Brian Binley (Conservative). Signed by 33 members.

That this House believes that children are entitled to the love, guidance and support of both parents and a relationship with their wider family after separation and divorce unless certain restrictions apply, to ensure children can enjoy the benefits this gives; further believes in the desirability of creating a legal presumption of shared parenting orders if necessary, meaning parents are equally responsible for their children and those children spend a significant proportion of their time with each parent; and calls on the Government to recognise this need for a presumption of shared parenting in the family justice review.

Signatures by party: Conservative 15, Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 3.