Research report Jun 2018
Direct cross‑examination in family law matters
This report explores quantitative and qualitative data relevant to direct cross‑examination involving self-represented litigants in family law matters
Research report Jun 2018
This report explores quantitative and qualitative data relevant to direct cross‑examination involving self-represented litigants in family law matters
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.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.
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.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Research report Oct 2015
The key goal of the research is to examine the extent to which the aims of the 2012 family violence amendments are being realised.
Research programs
AIFS has an extensive research program on families and violence
Webinar Oct 2023
This webinar will explore how supervision can improve practitioners’ ability to support children and implement child-aware practices.
Webinar Jan 2024
This webinar discusses technology-facilitated coercive control, what it looks like in practice and strategies for working with victim-survivors.