Descriptor
| Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Divorce | 3 |
| Parent Child Relationship | 3 |
| Child Custody | 2 |
| Children | 2 |
| Court Litigation | 2 |
| Family Problems | 2 |
| Accountability | 1 |
| Adjustment (to Environment) | 1 |
| Adolescents | 1 |
| Age Differences | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Family Relations | 3 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedLowery, Carol R.; Settle, Shirley A. – Family Relations, 1985
Reviews the research literature on children's experience of the restructuring of the family following divorce. The effects of divorce are organized according to differences observed as a function of the child's age and gender, parental conflict, post-divorce family stability, and parent-child relationships. Conflict reducing custody arrangements…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Age Differences, Child Custody
Peer reviewedBuehler, Cheryl; Gerard, Jean M. – Family Relations, 1995
Reviews legal issues related to child custody decision making during and following divorce, and abstracts relevant information from all states. Discusses best interests of the child (BIOC) standard, legal standing of third parties litigating with natural parents, rights and responsibilities of noncustodial parents, and the role of alternative…
Descriptors: Child Custody, Child Rearing, Child Support, Children
Peer reviewedScheiner, Lillian C.; And Others – Family Relations, 1982
Program is based on Family Systems Theory. Families are seen from three to seven sessions for evaluation and counseling. Gears interventions toward mobilizing family resources to having parents take responsibility to negotiate an agreement putting their child's interests first. Makes recommendations to the court. Preliminary results are positive.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Child Welfare, Conflict Resolution, Counseling Techniques
