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Parents in child custody disputes: Why are they disputing?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Since 2000, the number of custody disputes has increased in Sweden. Living in the midst of a parental conflict places the children under great stress. Research on parental conflicts is predominantly theoretical; thus, there is a need for empirical studies to better understand the problems and needs of the children and parents. This article examines parental disputes regarding custody, residence, and access for children, and aims to understand the characteristics of the conflicts behind the disputes. The article is primarily based on qualitative analyses of court documents. The results show that the majority of the parents’ conflicts are defined as conflicts of values, stemming from concern about the other parent’s capability to care for younger children.

Source: Journal of Child Custody

DOI: 10.1080/15379418.2017.1365320

Authors: Ann-Sofie Bergman, Annika Rejmer

Institutions: Linnaeus University, Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: Public Health Agency, Vetenskapsrådet, Folkhälsomyndigheten