Three studies by the University of Exeter's Professor Liz Trinder have helped shape national policy and informed practice regarding arrangements for children after parental separation.
The work has informed: Whether or not there should be a statutory presumption of shared time; the scope and shape of education programmes for separated parents; and, whether additional punitive sanctions would assist with the enforcement of court orders for contact.
Professor Trinder’s three studies have built a strong evidence base and have helped shape national policy on shared care, parent education and enforcement; informed professional decision-making on shared care, parent education and enforcement; stimulated public debate about shared care.