84. How likely is equal shared parenting time & decision-making?

The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast · Dec 9, 2025 · 17m · transcript

Is 50/50 shared care or equal shared parental responsibility (decision making) automatic in Australia? No - but it is highly likely if protective parents consent to it out of exhaustion.

This episode breaks down the biggest myth in post-separation parenting:

that courts routinely “order” equal parenting time. In reality, most 50/50 outcomes occur because parents become overwhelmed, under-supported and pressured to agree long before trial.

Danielle explains what factors do influence equal-time outcomes, why stamina matters more than conflict, and why capacity-building is essential if you want…