Analysis of Research Studies on Child Relocation
Do children living in split custody arrangements suffer harm when they are moved away from the non-custodial parent? This brief from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers looks at several studies and their conclusions.

Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce
This 2005 book by Elizabeth Marquardt stimulated a lot of discussion about the impact divorce has on children. Read Dawn's comments about the study.

Children and Stepfamilies: A Snapshot
Provided by the Center for Social Law and Policy. This 12 page pdf document discusses the prevalence of stepfamilies today. Unfortunately, it does not cite research thoroughly to back up all of its assertions. However, it does explore some of the challenges facing stepfamilies today.

Conflict with Ex-Wives Limits Involvement of Fathers With Children, Study Finds
Study by Patrick McKenry of Ohio State University College of Human Ecology and Randall W. Leite of Bowling Green State University. Used data from the National Survey of Families and Households. Published in the Journal of Family Issues. Source: Press release issued January 9, 2003.

Contemplating Stepchild Adoption
By Kay Pasley. Summarizes one of the few studies done on stepchild adoption and the issues around it. Published in Stepfamilies, Winter 1998.

Divorce and Remarriage in Later Adulthood
By Kay Pasley. Published in Spring 1998. Provided online by the Stepfamily Association of America.

Does Living in a Stepfamily Increase the Risk of Delinquency in Children?
A brief summary of available research provided by the Stepfamily Association of America.

Effects of Divorce on Children
Study from Ohio State University about the effects of divorce on children.

The Evolution of Stepfathers, What They Invest in Stepchildren
News release summarizing a study from the University of Michigan which examined the support provided by stepfathers to stepchildren.

The Financial (In)Security of Women in Remarriages (4-part series)
This series of articles utilized surveys collected from 426 families who are members of the Stepfamily Association of America.

How Does Co-Parenting Affect the Parenting of Former Spouses?
by Kay Pasley. Published Summer 1997 in Stepfamilies. A research summary provided by the Stepfamily Association of America.

How Does Having a Mutual Child Affect Stepfamily Adjustment
A summary of research that is provided online by the Stepfamily Association of America. Published Summer 1998.

Kids of Divorced Parents Who Move Away Especially Suffer
A news article in the Toronto Globe and Mail discussing a study published by the Journal of Family Psychology.

List of Articles on Shared Parenting
Provided by the Shared Parenting Information Group - The United Kingdom

Research & Stepfamily Statistics - on About.com

The Role of the Stepparent: How Similar Are the Views of Stepparents, Parents & Children?
by Mark Fine. Appeared in Stepfamiles, Fall 1997. Research summary examining a study on stepfamily role perceptions in Missouri.