The survey aims to answer the question whether the default child share custody 50/50 option after divorce or separation is the best solution for children and their parents, and also the best solution from the point of view of all societies living in EU countries.
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How is your gender?
Male
Female
How old are you?
up to 18 years
19-25 years
26-35 years
36-45 years
46-55 years
56-70 years
over 70 years
Do you have children?
Yes
No
What is your family status?
I'm single
I'm a Single Parent
I Live in a partnership
I Am Married
Other
Which EU country are you from?
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Netherlands
Malta
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
“Which arrangement is in the child’s best interest in instances of divorce or separation when both parents are fit and willing to be parents?
It is in the child’s best interest to have as much time as possible with each parent
It is in the child’s best interest to spend as much time as possible with just one parent
No Opinion
Which is closer to your beliefs?
Children have the right to spend equal or nearly equal time with both parents who are fit and willing to be parents following a divorce or separation
Children do not have the right to spend equal or nearly equal time with both parents who are fit and willing to be parents following divorce or separation
No Opinion
Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a candidate who supports children spending significant, up to equal, amounts of time with each parent following separation or divorce when both parents are fit and willing to be parents?
More likely
Less likely
How important, if at all, is it for parents who are fit and willing to be parents to share in the responsibility of raising and providing for their children?
Extremely important
Very important
No Opinion
In instances of divorce or separation when both parents are fit and willing to be parents, which arrangement do you think would be better for children?
It’s better for children to have two homes, one with each parent.
It’s better for children to have only one home with one of their parents.
No Opinion
Would you support or oppose a change in EU countries Law that creates a rebuttable presumption that shared parenting is in the best interest of a child after a parental separation?
Support
Oppose
How beneficial, if at all, is it for a child to have significant time with each parent assuming both parents are fit, willing to be parents, and live within a reasonable distance of each other?
Extremely beneficial
Very beneficial
No Opinion
Do you believe that today's family courts view and treat moms and dads equally in child custody decisions?
No
No Opinion
Yes
When there is conflict between parents, do you think awarding sole custody of children to just one parent increases or decreases that conflict?
Increases conflict
Has no impact
Decreases conflict
No Opinion
Do you believe that today's family courts treat people differently because of race?
Yes
No
No Opinion
Of the following, which is closer to your beliefs?
Family courts are more likely to give one or the other parent less than equal parental rights
Family courts are more likely to give both parents equal parental rights
No Opinion
When parents are separating, which arrangement do you think is generally more appropriate?
Children should have equal or near equal access to and time with each of their parents
Children should spend significantly more time with just one parent by default
No Opinion
Which of the following do you most agree with?
Both parents should have equal parental rights and responsibilities
Mothers should have greater parental rights and responsibilities
Fathers should have greater parental rights and responsibilities
When parents separate, they should strive to continue sharing responsibility for parenting their children.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
Children with separated parents should have equal access to both their parents.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
Children who have two significantly involved separated parents are having their best interests met.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
The states of EU should promote shared parenting for all children with separated parents.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
It would benefit society if more children with separated parents, had both parents significantly involved.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
There are cases in which some separated parents try to push the other parent out of the children’s lives.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
Separating and separated parents should strive to create a shared parenting experience for their children, instead of one parent being the primary parent and the other in a secondary role.
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
Shared parenting education should be:
Mandatory for all separating parents
Required only for separating parents at the discretion of the court
Up to the Individual separating parents
No Opinion
What child custody legislation would you like to see?
Laws that establish a rebuttable presumption that, when feasible, equal, or nearly equal, parenting time for each parent is in children’s best interest
Laws that encourage shared custody placement and decision-making
Laws that establish a rebuttable presumption that, when feasible, children having at least 35% of their time living with each parent is in children’s best interest
The current law is appropriate and does not need to change.
Do you think your government supports both parents in equal parental rights after divorce and separation?
Yes
No
No Opinion
Do you think your government provides financial support after divorce and separation:
Only Mothers
Only Fathers
Both Parents Equally
Mothers More Than Fathers
Fathers More Than Mothers
No One Receives Support
No Opinion
Do you think your government discriminates against:
Only Mothers
Only Fathers
Both Parents Are Discriminated Against Equally
Mothers More Than Fathers
Fathers More Than Mothers
No Parent Is Discriminated Against
No Opinion
What experience do you have with children?
1
2
3
4
5
Worst
Best
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Suggestions?(optional)
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