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Single Custodial Females and their Families: Housing and Coping Strategies after Divorce

An evaluation of the impact of the introduction of "no-fault" divorce legislation in Canada on 1 Jan 1986, comparing the postdivorce experiences of 50 custodial mothers & their families in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with those of other divorced individuals, using data obtained during intervie...

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Published in:International journal of law and the family 1991-12, Vol.5 (3), p.296-317
Main Author: Stewart, Dana G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:An evaluation of the impact of the introduction of "no-fault" divorce legislation in Canada on 1 Jan 1986, comparing the postdivorce experiences of 50 custodial mothers & their families in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with those of other divorced individuals, using data obtained during interviews. Discussion includes: postdivorce housing & neighborhood satisfaction; income, assets, & debts; quality of life; & issues surrounding custody, child support, & self-sufficiency. The disposition of the marital home following divorce is shown to be particularly significant in determining the future standard of living of custodial mothers & their families. Several policy recommendations are offered. 6 Tables, 37 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0950-4109