As a practical matter, as a result of divorce and custody actions
A) fathers are sometimes awarded custody, but research shows the outcomes for child adjustment are poor
B) most of the time, the mother is the person with whom the child resides
C) courts will usually give custody to the same sex parent even if it means separating siblings because research shows that living with the same sex parent was better for the child
D) fathers who are awarded custody after a divorce suffer because they get less support from their own families than do mothers of divorce

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Research and statistics show that in most divorce and custody cases, mothers are more frequently awarded primary custody of children, leading to children residing with their mothers most of the time.

As a Practical Matter, as a Result of Divorce and Custody