Evaluating the arguments for equal time parenting and the assumptions upon which they rely - history and outcomes of the Government's inquiry into child custody arrangements in the event of family separation - characteristics needed to make shared care successful - does shared care provide optimal outcomes for children - will shared care diminish litigation - how can victims of violence be protected - is a presumption of shared care appropriate in a multicultural society - elevated role of fatherhood and the role of the father within the family.