The removal of the presumption of involvement – cultural correction or contrived change?

The removal of the presumption of involvement – cultural correction or contrived change?

Charlotte McDonald & Sophie George-Moore have written an article, published by Lexis Nexis Family Law, titled 'The removal of the presumption of involvement – cultural correction or contrived change?'.

In the article, Charlotte and Sophie discuss the governments recent proposal to remove the presumption in favour of parental involvement aims to address overriding the impact of domestic abuse by setting a new starting point requiring a parent to prove that their involvement will further their child[ren]’s welfare. Will a requirement to prove, rather than a presumption unless demonstrated otherwise, go far enough to address the ongoing failings in the family justice system?

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The removal of the presumption of involvement – cultural correction or contrived change?.

 


11th May 2026

Charlotte McDonald​​​​

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Charlotte McDonald​​​​

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