In most states, the default assumption is that it is in the child's best interest to provide:

A. Sole custody to the mother, if the child is under seven.
B. Sole custody to the father, if the child is over fourteen.
C. Joint legal custody with physical custody shared 50/50.
D. Joint legal custody with the physical custody vested in one parent.


Answer: D

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