Shared Parenting Legislation

Shared parenting refers to joint physical custody, where both parents share approximately equal parenting time and are equally recognized by the law as the legal guardians of their children.

According to the Children's Rights Council, there are only 6 states within the U.S. - Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin - that currently have legislation which promotes equal access to both parents.

Read more at: http://singleparents.about.com/od/legalissues/i/shared_parent.htm