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Yes, a child can have primary residence with both parents through arrangements such as shared custody or joint physical custody. This typically involves the child spending significant time living with each parent, allowing both to be actively involved in their upbringing. The specific arrangements can vary based on the child's needs and the parents' agreements, often formalized in a custody agreement or court order.
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Who do children live with in joint physical custody?
In this type of situation, the children live with both parents in a shared role but one of those households would have been assigned as the primary residence for the child.
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.
Can both unmarried parents claiming child as dependant?
No, both unmarried parents cannot claim the same child as a dependent on their tax returns. Generally, only one parent can claim the child to receive tax benefits. However, they may alternate years or agree on who will claim the child based on the child's primary residence or other factors. It's important for parents to communicate and potentially document their agreement to avoid issues with the IRS.
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.
Do you still have to pay child support if both parents do not live in the state?
Parents are obligated to follow the most recent order, regardless of their current residence.
Does whoever gain the marital residence in a divorce get better chances of getting custody of the child?
Not necessarily. In most cases, the marital residence should be sold as part of the divorce would be equalization of assets and debts. If the residence can easily be kept, then parents should try to amicably work out a shared custody arrangement so the children have equal time with both parents if possible. This means that one residence does need to be deemed the primary, which is what would be on school forms, doctors etc, but that does not change the custody arrangement.
If both parents move out of the state of Florida do you have to go through another child support hearing in the state the child lives?
Jurisdiction and future modifications transfers to the state of residence of the obligor parent, not the child.
If both parents of a minor child are unstable can a family member who lives out of state request for guardianship of the minor child?
Yes, through a motion to the court in the jurisdiction of the child's residence. It will be up to the judge to determine if this would be in the best interest of the child.
A child with both parents dead are called?
A child with both parents dead
When child who is covered by two or more plans lives with his married parents who is the primary policyholder?
When a child is covered by two or more health insurance plans and lives with both married parents, the primary policyholder is typically determined by the "birthday rule." This rule states that the plan of the parent whose birthday falls earlier in the calendar year is considered the primary insurance. If both parents have the same birthday, then the plan that has been in effect the longest is usually designated as primary.
Do both parents have to be present when applying for a child's passport?
No, both parents do not have to be present when applying for a child's passport.
Do both parents have to be present in order to obtain a passport for a child?
No, both parents do not have to be present to obtain a passport for a child.
