Research snapshot Oct 2019
Parenting arrangements after separation
Summary of the findings from studies of post-separation parenting outcomes, including family law case files analyses and surveys of separated parents
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Research snapshot Oct 2019
Summary of the findings from studies of post-separation parenting outcomes, including family law case files analyses and surveys of separated parents
Research snapshot Jun 2020
This research summary discusses the experiences and needs of young people whose parents have separated and have accessed the family law system.
Research report Sep 2020
This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
Journal article Mar 2021
This article examines poverty rates across a 4‐year period, transitions into and out of poverty, and factors affecting post-separation pathways
Research report Sep 2021
This paper presents an overview of reports on sharing housework at different times during 2020 from couples who live together and changes.
Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Research programs
The Families in Australia Survey survey series ran from May 2020 to December 2021. A particular focus was the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life.
Research report Nov 2022
This report presents the findings for the Evaluation of the Lawyer-Assisted Family Law Property Mediation: Legal Aid Commission Trial (the LAC Trial).
Research report Nov 2022
This report sets out the findings of the Evaluation of the Small Claims Property Pilot/Priority Property Pools under $500,000.
Study Nov 2022
Initial project plan for the Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity