{2:00 minutes to read} In this article, we continue our examination of research findings (see part one). As a reminder, there are many potentially moderating variables involved in this research, and one should not extrapolate causation from the findings given that the findings are correlational in nature (i.e., no causality implied). 

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{4:50 minutes to read} When examining the plethora of research that has been conducted on divorce and its impact on children, one should keep in mind that the results are correlational in nature and, therefore, causality should not be attributed to them.

Furthermore, among studies that looked at children of divorced parents over time, there are many variables at play which cannot be monitored. With those caveats in mind, we can examine some of the findings:

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{3:00 minutes to read} In our two previous articles, we began to discuss custody evaluations and relocation. Read part 1 or part 2.

In 2007, Dr. Joanna Bunker Rohrbaugh compiled a list of relocation risk factors and protective factors for children of divorcing parents¹ based on her review of the literature. The risk factors suggest a substantially greater potential for negative outcomes for relocating with children who are: 

• under 10 years of age,
• considered special-needs or not emotionally mature,
• adjusting poorly to the divorce,
• very attached to the left-behind parent or that parent’s extended family,
• involved in the home community,
• not close to, or have a poor relationship with, the relocating parent.

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{3:40 minutes to read} This is a continuation in our article series that focuses on Joint and Sole Custody. Click here to read part 1, part 2 or part 3.

In part 4, we focus on the role of conflict in shared parenting arrangements:

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{3:05 minutes to read} This is a continuation in our article series that focuses on joint and sole custody. Click here to read Part 1 or Part 2.

Shared custody that involves young children – children below the age of four – must be handled with care. It is delicate to balance the need to foster attachment, security, and stability with their primary attachment figure against the need to foster a healthy relationship with both parties – a process which involves multiple and repeat visitations.

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{3:40 minutes to read} This is a continuation in our article series that focuses on Joint and Sole Custody. To read part 1, click here.  

Recent studies suggest that “shared parenting arrangements” can work and have a positive impact on children. Shared parenting arrangements work best when parents are able to cooperate and work together amicably with the children’s needs in mind. Shared parenting does not work as well in high-conflict cases.  

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{2:45 minutes to read} Is joint custody better?

The following is the first in a series of blog articles looking at the benefits/cost of sole vs. joint custody.  

The 2006 custody law reforms in Australia drove many of the litigated custody cases into a joint, or shared, custodial arrangement, as opposed to one parent having sole, or primary, custody.

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