If the father and mother are equally competent caregivers, there is a strong presumption in favor of joint custody. (info.legalzoom.com)
In cases where no «better parent» is established and the courts rule in favor of joint custody, parents should work together to determine a parenting schedule. (thespruce.com)
One recent study showed that people are generally in favor of joint custody, but they believe that divorce courts are seriously slanted toward mothers. (slate.com)