A study by the Oxford Centre for Family Law and Policy has shown that the vast majority of disputes between parents over contact with children end with fathers having access.

Most contact arrangements are settled without going to court as the majority of parents agree these for their children between themselves. But around 10% of parents who cannot agree seek a court order for contact.

The study found no evidence that courts are biased against non-resident parents as a group.

The report can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice website.