Studies and Statistical Information
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"FATHERS- PREJUDICE AND POLICY" by Stuart Birks |
Where parents are separated, what more can be done to support the fights of the child to have contact with both parents on a regular basis? |
An Optimal Statistical Model for Extrapolation of the Maryland Child Support Guidelines |
The purpose of this work is to develop a statistical model which will most accurately extrapolate past the current child support guideline schedule. |
Benefits of Joint Custody |
Statistics, Analyses, Data, And Anecdotal Evidence In Support Of Joint Custody Statutes |
Child Adjustment in Joint-Custody Versus Sole-Custody Arrangements |
In this article, the author meta-analyzed studies comparing child adjustment in joint physical or joint legal custody with sole-custody settings, including comparisons with paternal custody and intact families where possible. |
Child Cost Economics and Litigation Issues |
An Introduction to Applying Cost Shares Child Support Guidelines. |
Child Custody Policies and Divorce Rates in the US |
This paper compares divorce rate trends in the United States in states that encourage joint physical custody (shared parenting) with those in states that favor sole custody. |
Child Development Research to Make Appropriate Custody Decisions |
Questions and answers on making intelligent and appropriate custody decisions. |
Child Support Guidelines, Imbedded Alimony and Perverse Incentives |
Working Paper By Hans R. Dutt April 2, 1999 |
Child Support Myths and Facts |
The largest number of those that "owe back child support" actually don't exist. |
Child Support Statistics: Myths, legends and the American Way: Deadbeat dads |
The "deadbeat dad" craze has allowed the blame of several social ills, from poverty to welfare costs to social pathology, to be placed squarely in the laps of fathers. |