In the Protoevangelium of James (aprox. AD 120), it is said that St. Anne decided that Mary's life would be dedicated to the Lord. Mary served in the temple which meant that she was vowed to a life of perpetual virginity. Joseph, a widower, was chosen by the Lord to be her husband, so that he would protect Mary while respecting her vow of virginity.
Most people before the fourth century accepted Christ's "brethren" to refer to the children of Joseph in his previous marriage. Jerome introduced the idea that "brethren" could also refer to His cousins.
During the Lord's Crucifixion, Christ gives Mary to His beloved disciple John as his Mother, but if she had more children why wouldn't they take care of her.
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2009/0907btb.asp
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2000/0007sbs.asp
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