Parents must support their children after divorce {child support}, to maintain child's standard of living. Courts have power to award custody and control during and after divorce, separation, or annulment proceedings. The father got custody under common law, but now the mother typically receives custody, unless she is unfit or both agree on joint custody. Many courts award children to the innocent party, in cases involving wrongdoing.
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