The Relationship Between Contact and Child Adjustment in High Conflict Cases after Divorce or Separation.

Background:   The study explored the relationship between contact and child adjustment where parents are in legal dispute over contact following divorce.

Method:   The sample consisted of 156, 129 and 108 parents at three different time points. Resident and contact parents reported on child and parent wellbeing, contact, decision-making and concerns about their former partner's parenting.