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... > contexts > demography > family characteristics > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > children, families, and parenting > single and custodial mothers
... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > family characteristics > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > children, families, and parenting > single and custodial mothers
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic measurements > demography > family characteristics > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > children, families, and parenting > single and custodial mothers
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > family characteristics > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > children, families, and parenting > single and custodial mothers

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single and custodial mothers  

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  • A single mother is a mother who may have sole custody of her children, may share in joint custody of her children with the biological father, or may have only visitation rights while the father remains the primary custodian. A single custodial mother is defined as a mother who is legally responsible for the physical, emotional, and educational well-being of her children. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Single and Custodial Mothers]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SWS9WD5D-G

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