The Families Commission supports a review of the child support scheme in the hopes it will result in more equity, flexibility and information for separated parents.
What separating parents need when making care arrangements for their children
This Families Commission issues paper discusses the importance of promoting and investing in cooperative parenting and looks at options for change that would provide more equity, flexibility and in
The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers
This study, funded by the Families Commission Innovative Practice Fund, analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation.
A group of separated fathers who experienced enormous grief and frustration when they were no longer able to live with their children have told researchers that community services do not provide th
New Zealand couples who are separating may avoid contested care of children if they can negotiate and maintain parenting arrangements themselves. This report shows how some couples have set aside their personal and relationship issues and put their kids first.
New Zealand data collections, language and complex parenting
This paper explores the issues surrounding data collection and the diversity of family types, with particular emphasis on family connections across households.
Separated parents who took part in a new Families Commission research project advise putting the kids needs’ first when sorting out arrangements for care post-separation.
