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Is It True That Mothers Usually Get Child Custody in Divorce?

Is It True That Mothers Usually Get Child Custody in Divorce?

by claw | Jun 16, 2025 | Child Custody, Divorce

One of the most common questions divorcing parents ask is: “Do mothers always get custody?” While it may have once been common for courts to favor mothers, especially in the early 20th century, that is no longer the legal standard today. Child custody decisions are...

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