When it comes to child custody, there is not just one type. Keep on reading this article to learn more about the types.
When looking into child custody, a courthouse has to look into many different options. And depending on a case-by-case basis, there is always one particular type of child custody that fits the scenario.
The Most Common Types of Child Custody
Child custody can come in many forms, such as; sole custody, joint legal custody, and shared legal and physical custody.
Sole Custody
When a parent is granted sole custody, that parent is now designated to make all of the decisions for the child and fully lives with the child. The other parent who does not live with the child does not have any authority or say in the decisions.
Joint Legal Custody
When both parents are granted Joint Legal custody, the parent who serves as the child’s primary residence makes the day-to-day and routine decisions. This parent is known as the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent, who doesn’t live with the child but visits can participate in major decisions.
Shared Legal and Physical Custody
This type of child custody has to do with similar type decision making as joint legal, but has a different type of living routine. This is where the child is split between weeks or days, both visiting their mom and dad.
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