The Journal of Family Studies is a refereed international journal with two issues per year. The focus of the Journal is on the wellbeing of children in families in process of change. It publishes research articles and practical papers of interest to academics, researchers, administrators, educators, mediators, lawyers, and clinicians.

The aim of the Journal is to bring together the best research and practices available to support children and families though periods of transition, especially when those periods are associated with high levels of conflict.