Two people get divorced, and they end up in family court. The mother is an accountant who makes about twice the father's income. They both have bachelor's degrees from a state school, but he spends time volunteering at a local homeless shelter. What makes it more likely that the mother will get sole custody?

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The mother's higher income makes it more likely that she will be awarded sole custody as she may be considered better equipped to provide for the child financially. The other factors are not as relevant to the custody decision. The father's occupation and volunteer work may be viewed positively, but they do not hold as much weight as the mother's financial stability.

Two People Get Divorced, and They End Up in Family