16/10/2026
DADS, KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT CHILD CUSTODY.
“She's the mother, so she'll automatically get the kids.”
Not necessarily. And it's time we challenged that misconception.
Under Australian family law:
• Mothers do not automatically receive custody simply because they are mothers.
• Fathers can seek parenting arrangements that allow them to remain actively involved in their children's lives.
• 50/50 care is not automatic for either parent.
• A child's best interests come first, including their safety, wellbeing and individual needs.
Changes to Australian family law in May 2024 also removed the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility.
Being a father does not make you a second-class parent.
If you're separating and you're unsure where you stand, don't rely on threats, assumptions or what someone else tells you the law says.
Get informed. Understand your options. Seek proper legal advice.
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