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divorce and child custody  

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  • Divorce is exceedingly common in the United States, and it can have long-ranging effects on all parties involved, particularly children. In those relatively rare circumstances in which child custody issues cannot be resolved by the parents, the process can become even more contentious and emotional and ultimately end up in the court system. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Divorce and Child Custody]

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