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Divorce does not spell doom at Christmas

12-17-2006 · EurekAlert!

While it may be assumed that "peace and goodwill" are out of the question for divorced or separated parents at Christmas, new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council suggests that parents should not despair.

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