When child custody is determined, most courts now take an approach that is a bit more equitable with regard to visitation. Nearly every court would rule that:

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Simply put, a child would benefit from the influence of both parents, regardless of the status of their marriage and would benefit from the influence of both, particularly during a time of transition and uncertainty like divorce. It is no longer common practice for the court to award custody primarily to the mother only.

When Child Custody Is Determined, Most Courts Now Take an Approach