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It means one parent is granted physical custody of the child the majority of time (in other words, your primary residence is with that parent). However one parent may have primary physical custody but joint legal custody where the other parent has equal decision making power in the child's life.
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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.
What does primary custodial parent mean?
A primary custodial parent is someone who is given physical and/or legal custody of a child by a court order.
What does temporary primary physical care and custody mean?
Possession and control pending an evidentiary hearing.
How can you get primary custody of your child?
Prove that the other parent is not fit to have custody of them.
What does joint custody with primary residence mean in NY?
It means one parent has greater possession of the child.
What is the difference between primary custody and primary physical 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.
Does having primary residence with joint custody automatically mean the parent with primary residence has the final say?
The purpose of joint legal/physical custody is for the parents to cooperate in all decisions, but in the real world this has not happen. see link
If you have primary custody can you tell my ex what to do with our child?
no
Is primary phsical and sole legal custody the same as sole custody?
Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.
What does paramount physical custody mean?
It is a term that has the same meaning as primary physical custody meaning the person so awarded has the child or children living with them the greater percentage of time.
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.
Do you have to pay child support if you have primary custody in California?
Fathers are frequently ordered to do so there, despite having primary custody. see link below
