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Does primary residence with joint legal custody give this parent the right to choose their child school?
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∙ 10y ago
Look for the standard XX county parenting plan online, with XX being the county you reside in. Look at the section regarding Major Decisions. Most states agree all major decisions shall be made by the custodial parent, and that usually includes things like what school to attend, what hair length to allow, what piercings to allow, etc.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on who has legal custody. One parent may have primary physical custody with both parents having joint legal custody.
If the parents share legal custody they both have the right to make decisions regarding the child. Of course, they must eventually agree on a course of action. If one parent has sole legal custody that parent has the right to make decisions without any input from the non-custodial parent. That is why many judges only award joint legal custody to parents who are mature, who have the best interest of their child as their main priority and who have a good working relationship. If the parents do not get along and one parent is likely to sabotage every decision-making situation, many judges are more likely to award legal custody to the parent with primary physical custody and grant visitations to the non-custodial parent.
It depends on who has legal custody. One parent may have primary physical custody with both parents having joint legal custody.
If the parents share legal custody they both have the right to make decisions regarding the child. Of course, they must eventually agree on a course of action. If one parent has sole legal custody that parent has the right to make decisions without any input from the non-custodial parent. That is why many judges only award joint legal custody to parents who are mature, who have the best interest of their child as their main priority and who have a good working relationship. If the parents do not get along and one parent is likely to sabotage every decision-making situation, many judges are more likely to award legal custody to the parent with primary physical custody and grant visitations to the non-custodial parent.
It depends on who has legal custody. One parent may have primary physical custody with both parents having joint legal custody.
If the parents share legal custody they both have the right to make decisions regarding the child. Of course, they must eventually agree on a course of action. If one parent has sole legal custody that parent has the right to make decisions without any input from the non-custodial parent. That is why many judges only award joint legal custody to parents who are mature, who have the best interest of their child as their main priority and who have a good working relationship. If the parents do not get along and one parent is likely to sabotage every decision-making situation, many judges are more likely to award legal custody to the parent with primary physical custody and grant visitations to the non-custodial parent.
It depends on who has legal custody. One parent may have primary physical custody with both parents having joint legal custody.
If the parents share legal custody they both have the right to make decisions regarding the child. Of course, they must eventually agree on a course of action. If one parent has sole legal custody that parent has the right to make decisions without any input from the non-custodial parent. That is why many judges only award joint legal custody to parents who are mature, who have the best interest of their child as their main priority and who have a good working relationship. If the parents do not get along and one parent is likely to sabotage every decision-making situation, many judges are more likely to award legal custody to the parent with primary physical custody and grant visitations to the non-custodial parent.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on who has legal custody. One parent may have primary physical custody with both parents having joint legal custody.
If the parents share legal custody they both have the right to make decisions regarding the child. Of course, they must eventually agree on a course of action. If one parent has sole legal custody that parent has the right to make decisions without any input from the non-custodial parent. That is why many judges only award joint legal custody to parents who are mature, who have the best interest of their child as their main priority and who have a good working relationship. If the parents do not get along and one parent is likely to sabotage every decision-making situation, many judges are more likely to award legal custody to the parent with primary physical custody and grant visitations to the non-custodial parent.
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∙ 10y agoThe court order should have specified who has the final say when matters cannot be agreed upon by the parents. Often this is the parent that is deemed the primary residence especially if the parents live in different school zones.
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∙ 13y agoNot without a new court order. If the existing court order specifies a certain school, a new court order will have to be established before a change can be made.
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What is a parent of primary residence?
The parent you primarily reside with. The parent with physical custody.
How can i have the primary residence changed to me the non custodial parent after signing custody agreement in2002 my son has lived with me.?
File a motion to modify
What is primary custody?
Primary custody is generally defined as belonging to the parent with whom the child or children reside with the majority of the time. It does not mean that it cannot be a joint custody arrangement as well.
Can a 10 year old live with a parent without a court trial for custody?
Depends on the laws for custody in the state of residence. Depends on the laws for custody in the state of residence.
If you have joint custody can your teenager live with either parent?
The guidelines are basically the same in every state but obviously there are a few minor differences. Joint custody consists of Primary Custody & Secondary Custody. The parent with primary custody is who the child lives with & the other parent has secondary custody. Depending on the age of the child & the state in which they reside, the court may let them determine where they choose to live. Or if both parents agree on the child's decision then the child can live with either parent.
Is primary physical custody the same as sole custody?
They are two terms used interchangeably that essentially mean the same thing. Primary physical custody refers to the parent with whom the child resides with the majority of the time but, joint custody has been granted. Sometimes a parent may have primary physical custody but the other parent may have legal custody, meaning one parent shall have the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child." This parent can make all decisions without seeking in put from the other parent.
In California if father has primary physical custody and both parents have joint legal custody can the child choose which parent he wants to live with?
No, legally a minor has no choice in the matter.
Can you have joint physical and legal custody?
Yes if ordered by the Judge. But usually they will have a primary residence. Visitation is listed in the order or the other parent. If you don't have an order of custody or it wasn't addressed, you can always file a motion to have it changed.
How does primary custody work?
If you have primary custody you rule the child's life. You're the parent in charge but the other parent may still be entitled visitation.
How does military deployment affect child custody if parent being deployed is primary?
Custody should change to the other parent
Does having primary residence with joint custody automatically mean the parent with primary residence has the final say?
Joint Legal: Both parents are suppose to have equal decision making rights, but child resides primarily with one parent while the other pays full child support. Joint Physical Custody: Parents have equal decision making rights and the child resides with each parent an equal amount of time.
What does joint custody with primary residence mean in NY?
It means the child will primarily reside with one parent, but both parents are allowed adequate time with the child. Joint legal custody with primary residence means the child will primarily reside with one parent, but both parents retain the right to jointly make decisions regarding the welfare of their child (school, religion etc). Indiana Legal Services warns parents that joint custody does not necessarily mean an exact 50 percent split in time spent with each parent but the courts will try to make it as equitable as possible.
