At least though Nicolette it is now more like here in North America, where fathers have just as much right as mothers. The system is not perfect here either, many do not abide by it and do end up in court which is unfortunate. My son Brian had a terrible time, however because of his equal parental rights, our family is now raising his young son, which is a far better environment than Liam would have had with his mother. When we first heard that the laws in Australia were not equal to fathers, Jim and I were quite appalled, so we are most happy to hear they have been altered, and that you actually have some hope in this.