Research programs
Family law and family separation
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
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Research programs
Through an extensive and long-standing research program AIFS has examined a range of separation and family law-related issues.
Research report Feb 2015
This report analyses trends in family law court filings over a nine year period between 2004-05 and 2012-13
Opinion May 2024
Law changes coming into effect next week about post separation parenting arrangements make it clear that the best interests of children are paramount. We have been researching in this space for years and cannot overstate how important this is.
Media release Nov 2019
Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren says delays in Australia's family law system are ‘unacceptable’.
Research snapshot May 2019
This article shows that while mothers’ work circumstances change considerably after having a child, fathers’ tend to change very little.
Short article Jun 2019
This article is adapted from a presentation given at the AIFS 2018 Conference: Fathers at Work symposium.
Commissioned report Apr 2016
To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Research report Nov 2016
Explores how parents make decisions about work and care, especially when faced with shift work or inflexible job conditions.
Research report Apr 2016
Sets out the principles of good practice that underpin effective support services: accountability; accessibility; and effectiveness and diversity.
Commissioned report Jan 2017
Best practice guidance on how support services can develop and maintain networks that are positive, sustainable, and work to meet client needs.