Which of the Following Is True of Child Custody Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of child custody following divorce?

• A)Until around mid-20th century, the prevailing assumption was that awarding custody of young children to their fathers was in their best interests.
• B)Preference for paternal custody has diminished at the beginning of the 21st century.
• C)Joint custody does not necessarily mean that the child spends equal time with each parent.
• D)In joint custody, both parents have physical custody but only one gets to have the legal custody.

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