A national profile of nonresident fathers and their ability to pay child support
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Nonresident fathers could contribute more in child support payments, according to analysis of data from two surveys. The 1987-1988 National Survey of Families and Households and the 1990 Survey of Income and Program Participation identify the economic and demographic characteristics of nonresident fathers who self-identify, and of the total group of non-resident fathers. They have lower poverty levels than both resident fathers and custodial mothers and, if they had child support orders, could contribute up to $34 billion more in support payments.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1997
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Nonresident fathers and children's well-being: a meta-analysis
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Research into the way in which elements of the nonresident father-child relationship are connected with children's well-being has used a meta-analytic approach to assess data from 63 existing studies. This research supports the view that nonresident fathers can make more than merely a financial contribution to their children's lives. It appears that how frequently fathers see children is less significant than what fathers do when they spend time with their children.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1999
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Nonresident mothers' and fathers' social contact with children
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Sex differences in nonresident parents' rate of contact with biological children were examined, based on data from the 1987-1988 National Survey of Families and Households. Nonresident mothers and fathers were similar with regard to in-person visits, although mothers showed higher rates of telephone and letter contact and extended visitation.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1999
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