The California Shared Parenting Alliance (CSPA) is a group of mental health professionals, family law practitioners and concerned parents who believe that children’s need for frequent and meaningful contact with both parents after a divorce is paramount. CSPA was organized for the purpose of passing AB 1307, a bill which will clarify California law and create a clear presumption that parents equally share in the responsibility of joint custody of their children unless there is clear evidence it would not be in the children’s best interest.  

CSPA recognizes that there are some situations where joint custody is harmful to children, such as in cases which involve child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse or other pathologies. CSPA also recognizes that there are some situations where equal physical time between parents is not appropriate, such as when one parent's job requires them to travel extensively or be stationed far away for his or her job.  

CSPA believes, however, that in most cases children's interests are best served when their rights to have a relationship with both parents is protected.