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.
Answer: C
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