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The aim is to explore how children and parents experience transitions between homes after separation.

January 16, 2026Family Court ReviewOpen Access

From here to there and the in‐between: Children's transitions between homes after parental separation

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The aim is to explore how children and parents experience transitions between homes after separation.
Conducted in-depth interviews with 40 separated parents using a purposive sampling method.
Focused on five contextual factors shaping experiences of transitions.
Analyzed parental experiences of interparental conflict and shared-time arrangements.
Two-thirds of parents reported high levels of interparental conflict.
Public locations were preferred by some parents for changeovers.
Parents utilized visual timetables and comfort items to aid children's emotional wellbeing.
Siblings and grandparents played significant roles in providing support during transitions.

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Qualitative study examines children's home transitions post-separation, suggesting support strategies for families.

Smyth et al. (2026) studied this question.

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