Characteristics of parents living apart in Norway: Comparing four residence arrangements

Objective: This study investigates differences in characteristics between parents practicing four different residence arrangements by applying a novel categorisation of arrangements. Background: The research field on factors associated with shared and sole physical is growing. binary approach may neglect important differentials within these two groups. Method: sample included 1007 from the FamC-study, recruited family counselling offices across Norway. Mixed effects multinomial regression analyses were used to estimate likelihood (i.e. symmetric shared, asymmetric extended limited residence) based relevant number age children, time since separation, financial difficulties, employment status, new partners, interparental dynamics mental health). Results: Parents more older fewer difficulties who separated recently had higher practising residence. younger children likely practise been for longer Lastly, Conclusion: current findings reveal when expanding traditional division "shared" "sole" residence, emphasising importance using nuanced differentiation