Eagan, MN family law attorney, Susan M. Gallagher discusses whether or not the court is more likely to grant custody to a mother than a father. She explains that her experience is broad; she does not represent exclusively men, but she has represented a number of significant male clients and successfully secured sole legal and sole physical custody awards for them. She emphasizes that these outcomes are always based on the needs of the children and the abilities and concerns of the parents involved. She notes that issues such as uncooperative behavior, domestic abuse, or coercive control can arise with either gender, making it essential to carefully evaluate the circumstances of each case.