During the 1980s and 1990s, it was not uncommon for one parent to claim being “more involved” than the other. This might have referred to which party was able to spend more time providing hands-on care for children. Since then, court rulings have evolved to recognize that this does not necessary make the “better” As long as a parent is capable and engaged, they may be given equal parenting time and responsibilities. Many studies that have spanned several decades have established that, following divorce or separation, children do better in the long term when they are raised by both parents in a shared environment instead of having just one fit into a primary care roll. Now, it is not uncommon see a care roll that is split 50/50 between both parties, even if one had a more primary role preceding the split.