According to the text's discussion of economic hardship after divorce,

A) financial problems usually increase,especially for mothers.
B) men's income usually decreases due to alimony and child support payments.
C) family income tends to fall more for white families than for black families.
D) the parent with physical custody of the children tends to do better economically.

Economic Hardship

A state of financial strain that is often caused by unemployment, debt, or high living expenses, affecting an individual's or family's ability to afford basic needs.

Alimony

Financial support that one spouse is legally obligated to provide to the other during or after the dissolution of a marriage.

Physical Custody

A legal term referring to the living arrangements of a child and the rights of a parent or parents to have the child live with them.