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Reform Advocates Push for Equal Parenting in Custody Courts

1/24/2026

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Lara Feigel criticizes the adversarial custody court system for harming children.
She advocates a legal presumption of equal parenting to reduce conflict and protect children’s relationships with both parents.
The current system misuses allegations of parental alienation and family violence.
Critics say courts prioritize stability over parental preferences, risking unjust outcomes.
A reform push grounded in scientific evidence aims to improve children's welfare in the UK and beyond.

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Lara Feigel criticizes the adversarial custody court system for harming children.
She advocates a legal presumption of equal parenting to reduce conflict and protect children’s relationships with both parents.
The current system misuses allegations of parental alienation and family violence.
Critics say courts prioritize stability over parental preferences, risking unjust outcomes.
A reform push grounded in scientific evidence aims to improve children's welfare in the UK and beyond.