84. How likely is equal shared parenting time & decision-making?
Description
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 to hold the line without collapsing halfway.
What you’ll learn:
- The difference between ordered vs consented "50/50"
- Why most equal-time outcomes arise from exhaustion, not genuine merit
- Risk & safety conditions that make equal-time less appropriate
- Why protective parents need strategy, not survival
- How The Blueprint helps protective parents to build the capacity required to keep going
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About Danielle Black:
Danielle Black is a respected authority in child-focused post-separation parenting in Australia. With over twenty years’ experience in education, counselling and coaching - and her own lived experience navigating a complex separation - she helps parents advocate strategically and protect their children’s safety and wellbeing.
Learn more at danielleblackcoaching.com.au
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This podcast is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. Please seek independent legal, medical, financial, or mental health advice for your situation.


















