Who usually gets custody of kids in divorce... any stats?

Seeking Advice
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Hey everyone, I’ve been reading about custody arrangements after divorce, and I’m curious about who typically gets custody. I’ve seen some stats floating around, but I’m not sure how accurate they are. Does anyone have info on custody statistics or any personal experiences? I’d love to hear what you all think.

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From what I’ve heard, moms tend to get primary custody more often, especially for younger kids. But it really depends on the situation.

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Marlowe said:
From what I’ve heard, moms tend to get primary custody more often, especially for younger kids. But it really depends on the situation.

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. But I wonder what the statistics actually say about split custody or dads getting more time.

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@Wynter
Good question! I think it varies by state. Some places are more open to shared custody than others.

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I read somewhere that about 80% of custody cases award primary custody to mothers. But dads are getting more rights nowadays, which is great.

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Madden said:
I read somewhere that about 80% of custody cases award primary custody to mothers. But dads are getting more rights nowadays, which is great.

That’s interesting. Do you remember where you found those stats? I’d like to look it up.

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@Oriana
Yeah, I think it was on a family law site. They usually have good info on custody trends.

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I’ve seen a lot of cases where judges try to keep both parents involved, especially if they can cooperate. It’s all about the kids’ best interests.

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Julia said:
I’ve seen a lot of cases where judges try to keep both parents involved, especially if they can cooperate. It’s all about the kids’ best interests.

True, but it’s tough when parents can’t agree. Some judges still lean towards moms, even in shared parenting situations.

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@Conley
Exactly, and it can vary so much. It’s frustrating when you’re just trying to do what’s best for the kids.

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I think a lot of it comes down to the specifics of the case. Each situation is unique, so it’s hard to generalize.

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North said:
I think a lot of it comes down to the specifics of the case. Each situation is unique, so it’s hard to generalize.

Yeah, that makes sense. But I still wish there were clearer guidelines for judges to follow in these cases.