Tennessee parents who are getting a divorce might want to share physical custody of their children. Some studies have shown that spending roughly equal time with both parents is good for children. Furthermore, several states have changed their child custody laws to encourage joint custody.
There are a number of reasons for these changes. In addition to the studies, parental alienation syndrome might also be a concern. In Missouri, courts tended to favor mothers and a stable home environment, but a law now prohibits judges from considering the age of children or the gender of the parents when making custody decisions. This means fathers may have a better chance of being granted more access to their children.
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