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Divorce and Separation - Drive’s Mid Week Conference
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The debate continues over divorce and the Government’s decision to encourage parents to share the kids. A new report on shared parenting has shown that whether or not it can work depends on the attitudes of both the parents and kids involved, particularly whether the child feels equally at home in both houses. It is also clear that children wish to maintain a relationship with both parents if at all possible. Psychiatrist Neil Phillips joined Richard to discuss divorce and separation. The interview with Neil Phillips follows the news headlines and finance report Source : abc.net.au |
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