What is the presumption of parental involvement?

The presumption of parental involvement is a legal principle that states, unless there is a risk of harm to a child, it is in a child’s best interests to have both parents being involved in their life.

“Involvement” means any form of direct or indirect contact with a child; however, it does not guarantee equal parenting, or specify any particular division of time.

The presumption applies to all court decisions regarding parental responsibility, and child arrangements, such as who a child lives with and time spent with each parent.