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Risks and benefits of post-separation parenting apps: perceptions of family law professionals in Australia and New Zealand

Genevieve M. Hearda Relationships Australia Victoria, Melbourne, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Michelle A. Irvingb Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University, Canberra, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0664-4523
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Bruce M. Smythb Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University, Canberra, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3514-5325
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Jason L. Paynec School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Glenn Althord Customer Experience Department, Relationships Australia New South Wales, Sydney, Australia;e Population Health Exchange, Australian National University, Canberra, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9746-3786
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Pages 143-164 | Published online: 14 May 2023

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