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Judge Philip Marcus emphasizes the importance of both parents supporting their child’s relationship with each other after separation or divorce. He warns against parental alienation, where one parent influences the child to reject the other, which can harm the child’s development. To combat this, he suggests that parents seek professional help and that courts address these issues promptly.

William Fabricius, a psychology professor, emphasizes the importance of equal parenting time for children of divorced parents. His research shows that children fare better with strong relationships with both fathers and mothers, leading to better long-term health outcomes. He argues that equal parenting time should be viewed as a public health issue.

Bill Fabricius is an associate professor at Arizona State University who studies the role of fathers in divorced families. His research helped change custody laws in Arizona, allowing children to spend equal time with both parents after separation. This law has received positive attention from policymakers in other countries, including Japan.