Similarities and differences in the experiences of non-resident mothers and non-resident fathers

International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 74-94

  Kielty, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 43249157354     PISSN: 13609939     EISSN: 14643707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/lawfam/ebi033     Document Type: Article

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