Research & Evidence
Minnesota Family Law Reform is grounded in decades of peer-reviewed research. Our advocacy is informed by evidence showing what actually works to protect children and strengthen families. Explore the research driving our work.
75%
of children with equal parenting time show better emotional outcomes compared to single-custody arrangements
3x
higher rates of academic failure in children who experience significant parental alienation
60%
reduction in ongoing family conflict when evidence-based practices are used in custody decisions
$2.1B
annual cost to Minnesota communities from outcomes tied to family court system inefficiencies
What the Research Shows
Research Library
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
2024
The Impact of Equal Parenting Time on Child Development and Academic Success
Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Williams, K.
A guide to help kids understand what's happening when parents make changes to their living arrangements.
Featured Report
"Minnesota Family Court System: Benchmarking Against National Best Practices"
This comprehensive report compares Minnesota's family court system to national best practices, identifying gaps and opportunities for reform. It examines case outcomes, judicial training standards, access to resources, and transparency mechanisms.
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