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Parents who don't live together have joint custody (also called shared custody) when they share the decision-making responsibilities for, and/or physical control and custody of, their children. Joint custody can exist if the parents are divorced, separated, or no longer cohabiting, or even if they never lived together.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are three types of joint custody.
- Joint Legal Custody
Similar to sole custody, whereby one parent still retains primary residential custody and control of the children.
- Joint Physical Custody
Otherwise referred to as Split Custody, each parent has residential custody and control of the children 50% of the time.
- Bird Nest Custody
The children remain in the family home and each parent resides there for a designated period of time, then switch.
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∙ 12y agoThat phrase is in error.
Sole custody means that one person, usually a parent, has full legal and physical custody. Joint custody means that both parents share legal custody although the child may live with one parent who has physical custody.
That phrase is in error.
Sole custody means that one person, usually a parent, has full legal and physical custody. Joint custody means that both parents share legal custody although the child may live with one parent who has physical custody.
That phrase is in error.
Sole custody means that one person, usually a parent, has full legal and physical custody. Joint custody means that both parents share legal custody although the child may live with one parent who has physical custody.
That phrase is in error.
Sole custody means that one person, usually a parent, has full legal and physical custody. Joint custody means that both parents share legal custody although the child may live with one parent who has physical custody.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThat phrase is in error.
Sole custody means that one person, usually a parent, has full legal and physical custody. Joint custody means that both parents share legal custody although the child may live with one parent who has physical custody.
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∙ 7y agoThere are two kinds of joint custody: legal and physical.
Joint legal custody gives the non-residential parent the right to participate in parental decision making such as major decisions about the children's upbringing, education and to view medical and school records. (In the traditional sole custody arrangement, the non-custodial parent is legally equivalent to a stranger regarding parental decision making.) Joint legal custody does not affect the child's living arrangements. Often it is granted with the traditional residence arrangement, in which the child lives with one parent but the other parent has an equal right to be included in parental decision making. A visitation schedule allows for scheduled visits with the non-residential parent.
With joint physical custody, the child spends substantial time living with each parent, sometimes on an alternating week basis or some other arrangement established by agreement of the parents.
Joint custody only works with parents who have a congenial relationship and are able to work well together. Judges are reluctant to award joint legal custody to parents who do not get along well with each other since every decision may be met with arguments that will only increase stress for the children and the parent with physical custody.
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Can a mother who has joint physical custody of her son pierce his ears without the consent of the father?
If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.
Can divorced parent change daycare providers without other parent's consent?
If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.
Father has sole custody how do I get joint custody back?
By filing for custody modification in the court with jurisdiction, then prove to the court why it would be in the best interests of your child to award joint custody.
If you live in Arizona and if you have sole custody are you allowed to move to another state?
Review your documents that grant sole custody. if you don't have court documents stating sole custody. than more than likely yeah... likely you have joint custody. both parents have joint custody until the court grants sole custody. some people assume because the child lives in there house 95% of the time they have sole custody... un true sole custody is appointed by court. Now assumeing you have sole custody granted by court you may beable to move anywhere you choose. View the laws for your state.
Can a father just take a baby from the mother if they were never married without establishing custody first in Missouri?
No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.No. The unmarried mother has sole custody until the father has established his paternity legally, in court and then requested (and obtained) joint custody and visitations.
Can my ex-wife use images of our children in a publication without my consent?
Yes, if she has sole legal custody. Not necessarily, if you have joint legal custody. Definitely not, if you have sole legal custody.
Can you get sole custody back after having joint?
With clear and substantial evidence of abuse and neglect
Is Pennsylvania a joint custody state?
When it pertains to custodial issues related to minor children all US states have laws that allow for sole and joint custody by the biological parents.
If you have joint custody can one parent get a travelling visa out of the county for the child without the other parent's permission?
no, even if you have sole custody
Can you get sole custody if your spouse still legally married has moved out of state?
Most states lean toward Joint Legal Custody with primary residential custody
What happens when you are taken to court for joint custody?
The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.The other parent has filed a petition for joint custody. They want to have the right to be included in decisions regarding the child and perhaps want equal physical custody also. There will be a hearing. If you presently have sole custody and object to the other parent being awarded joint custody then you should consult with a attorney who specializes in custody issues who can represent you in the action.
If you are seeking sole and primary physical custody of your infant is 3 and one-half days of visitation with the father considered joint custody?
The extent of a parent(s) custody rights are determined by a court order. The ideal situation is for both parents to reach a workable, amicable decision. The time that is spent with a parent does not necessarily indicate sole or joint custody.
