"We failed them. The system failed them."

That’s not something you hear a judge say every day and, frankly, it’s refreshing.

Fathers have historically had a raw deal out of divorce and it’s about time that started to change. In fact men in general are settling for a worse deal than women do in my opinion but I guess that is a discussion for another time.

Now, where’s my surfboard. I fancy entering a women’s only surfing competition.

Melanie Phillips joins in.