New Zealand Children and Young People's Perspectives on Relocation Following Parental Separation

Gollop, Megan; Taylor, Nicola

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“…Most children wanted to have some flexibility and responsiveness to changed circumstances in the arrangements and some older children wanted to be asked for their views or given a choice about the arrangements. Gollop and Taylor () reported very similar findings in their New Zealand study.…”

Section: How Did the Children Fare?supporting

confidence: 56%

“…In addition, there is now a growing body of empirical work on the issue of relocation, mainly conducted in Australia (Behrens & Smyth, ; Behrens, Smyth, & Kaspiew, ; Parkinson & Cashmore, ; Parkinson, Cashmore, & Single, , ), Britain (Freeman, ) and New Zealand (Gollop & Taylor, ; Taylor, Gollop, & Henaghan, ), which allows for the real world experiences of parents and children who have been through relocation disputes to be brought into the conversation in this very difficult area of social policy. There has also been some relevant empirical work on children who live some distance from their fathers in America (Braver, Ellman, & Fabricius, ; Fabricius & Braver, ; Stevenson & Fabricius, ) and Norway (Kalil, Mogstad, Rege, & Votruba, ).…”

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Reforming Relocation Law: An Evidence‐Based Approach

Parkinson¹,

Cashmore²

2015

Family Court Review

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In recent years, there has been much discussion within international fora about the need for a greater consensus on how to approach relocation cases. Empirical research on the lived experience of parents and children who have been through relocation disputes has an important role to play in providing an evidence base for decisions on policy. In this article, we summarize the findings of a 5-year prospective longitudinal study of relocation disputes in Australia and make recommendations in the light of this and other research evidence concerning a new approach to relocation law. We argue that there should be no presumptions. Nonetheless there is an appropriate place for legislative or appellate guidance on how to approach these disputes. "Good faith" should be irrelevant to decision making, and children should not be placed in the center of the conflict. The adjudication of relocation disputes should be on the basis of asking three questions: First, how close is the relationship between the nonresident parent and the child and how important is that relationship developmentally to the child? Second, if the relocation is to be permitted, how viable are the proposals for contact with the nonresident parent? Third, if the relationship between the child and the nonresident parent is developmentally important to the child and is likely to be diminished if the move is allowed, then (a) what are the viable alternatives to the parents living a long distance apart? and (b) is a move with the primary caregiver the least detrimental alternative?Key Points for the Family Court Community:• Describes the findings of empirical research on relocation disputes in Australia on the lived experience of children and families postrelocation disputes. • Reviews various features of relocation law and proposals for reform in the light of this research evidence. • Proposes an approach to deciding relocation cases based upon three essential questions.

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Section: How Did the Children Fare?supporting

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Reforming Relocation Law: An Evidence‐Based Approach

Parkinson¹,

Cashmore²

2015

Family Court Review

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“…There remains a debate about whether VPT should be considered a substitute for direct parent-child contact and whether the use of this technology can provide justification to enable one parent to relocate with the child away from the other parent (Gottfried, 2002;Saini et al, 2013). Few empirical studies have examined the use of virtual parent-child contact within the context of separation and divorce offering some advancements within the field (Castelain- Meunier, 1997;Dworkin, McCann, & McGuire, 2016;Ganong, Coleman, Feistman, Jamison, & Markham, 2012;Gollop & Taylor, 2012;Saini et al, 2013;Wolman & Pomerance, 2012;Yarosh, Chew, & Abowd, 2009). Few empirical studies have examined the use of virtual parent-child contact within the context of separation and divorce offering some advancements within the field (Castelain- Meunier, 1997;Dworkin, McCann, & McGuire, 2016;Ganong, Coleman, Feistman, Jamison, & Markham, 2012;Gollop & Taylor, 2012;Saini et al, 2013;Wolman & Pomerance, 2012;Yarosh, Chew, & Abowd, 2009).…”

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The Benefits, Drawbacks, and Safety Considerations in Digital Parent–Child Relationships: An Exploratory Survey of the Views of Legal and Mental Health Professionals in Family Law

Saini¹,

Polak²

2018

Family Court Review

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The surge in information and communication technologies (ICT) has provided alternative opportunities for maintaining parent–child contact postseparation. This article highlights findings from a survey study of 103 legal and mental health professionals who shared their views on the benefits and drawbacks of the use of ICT in parent–child contact postseparation. Results revealed a significant increase in the use of ICT as an enhancement tool for maintaining parent–child relationship in today's modern families. Professionals reported the need to develop specific engagement protocols to help mitigate and reduce concerns related to high conflict, safety, privacy, and unintended consequences related to the use of ICTs. We provide practice suggestions based on the study results that address key factors to consider when determining the use of technology in the facilitation of parent–child relationships.

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“…Three quarters of the children had experienced a residential move as a result of a relocation issue or dispute emerging in their family; while the remaining 25 per cent had not (Gollop & Taylor, 2012). For seven of the 33 children who had moved, the move was not permanent.…”

Section: New Zealand Children and Young People's Perspectives On Relomentioning

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“…Three themes dominated the children's accounts -the importance of family and friends; the importance of being consulted and listened to; and children's resilience and ability to adjust to family transitions (Gollop & Taylor, 2012).…”

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Relocation Following Parental Separation: International Research, Policy and Practice

Taylor

2013

Children Australia

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Relocation disputes are widely regarded internationally as one of the most difficult and controversial issues in family law. This article outlines the legal context governing relocation disputes in New Zealand and briefly reviews the research literature on the impact of parental separation and relocation. The key findings are then set out from a three-year study (2007 to 2009) with 100 New Zealand families where one parent had sought to relocate with their child(ren), either within New Zealand or internationally. Interviews were conducted with 114 parents and 44 children and young people from these families about their experiences. The article concludes by traversing the efforts being made in the international legal policy context to adopt a more consistent approach to relocation disputes in common law jurisdictions.

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New Zealand Children and Young People's Perspectives on Relocation Following Parental Separation

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Reforming Relocation Law: An Evidence‐Based Approach

Reforming Relocation Law: An Evidence‐Based Approach

The Benefits, Drawbacks, and Safety Considerations in Digital Parent–Child Relationships: An Exploratory Survey of the Views of Legal and Mental Health Professionals in Family Law

Relocation Following Parental Separation: International Research, Policy and Practice

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