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WHAT IS CHILD CUSTODY

Child custody is a term that refers to the bundle of rights and responsibilities that a parent carries with respect to his/her child. Child custody includes numerous concepts, some of which overlap and some that are distinct. The term child custody can be further broken down into terms that shed additional light and provide a greater understanding of the respective parents rights and obligations with respect to their common child.

• Legal custody - refers to the right of a parent to make decisions about a child's upbringing. In some cases, joint legal custody is awarded to both parents. In this instance, the parents of the child must make decisions about the child's welfare together.
• Physical custody - refers to the right of a parent to have a child live with them. In some cases, joint physical custody is awarded.
• Sole custody - when sole custody is awarded to one parent, that parent has sole legal and physical custody of the child.
• Joint custody - refers to joint physical custody, joint legal custody, or both.

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