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Family law and practice have in recent years been dominated by a particular interpretation of the ‘best interests of the child’, which devalues women’s caring work and psychological connection to their children, and their children to them. A drive for gender equality ignores inherent differences in parenting roles and experiences, and the long term impact primary care giving has on a parent’s financial well being. Yet women’s stories are rarely heard.
The information in our section Separation and Divorce is sourced from women’s experiences and evidence based research. Our information leaflets, currently under development, will provide full references.
If you are a journalist wishing to interview women who are, or have been, involved in the separation process, please refer to our Guidance for Journalists.
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