Joint Custody

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Joint custody is a legal arrangement in which both parents share responsibilities and decision-making authority for their child after a separation or divorce, including joint legal custody and/or joint physical custody

Joint Legal and Physical Custody Defined:

  • Joint Legal Custody: Both parents share the right to make important decisions regarding the child’s upbringing, such as education, healthcare, and religious practices.
  • Joint Physical Custody: The child spends substantial, though not necessarily equal, time living with both parents.

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