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Basically it means getting to be the legal guardian of children.
For example, if a couple divorces and the mother is given custody of the children, she then becomes the children's legal guardian and they will usually live with her, often with visits from the father.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 6y agoCustody is the right to the care, control, and maintenance of a child and is awarded by a court order. The person with legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding the child. There are different categories of custody.
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What is full custody?
when you're in full custody someone has control over you. Like the police when they have custody over you they have captured you and you're in their control.
What does remand in custody mean?
It means to order someone returned to full custody (usually associated with ordering someone back to jail).
Can someone sign over custody of their child if they are a minor in Tennessee with a notarized piece of paper?
Custody is determined by the courts.
Custody used in a sentence?
The word "custody" is usually used in relation to safekeeping or responsibility over someone. An example of a sentence using the word "custody" is "In a surprising decision, the judge granted custody of the children to their father. "
When someone is in jail and the custody status say active- what does that mean?
Still in custody, but off premises, as would be required for court appearance. etc
When someone is in jail and the custody status say active out- what does that mean?
Still in custody, but off premises, as would be required for court appearance. etc
Can you get custody of your sister?
You probably can, if you get the paperwork and permission then yes, I'm sure you can. Also , make sure you are at a legal age to be able to take custody over someone.
If your dad sent you to live somewhere else does that mean he still has custody of you?
If you live in the US... Yes, Dad still has custody, unless he has voluntarily given legal custody to someone else or the court has awarded legal custody to someone else (normally only happens in cases where the parent has been proven to be unfit).
Does Connecticut have Joint Custody laws-I did not sign birt certifcate and we are not mairried-Does this mean I still have custody rights over my child?
No, see link
What is Custody?
Custody is having the protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
What does tug of love mean?
Tug of love is a term that refers to a conflict of custody over a child.
Can a 19 year old get custody of his baby when mother is 13 years old?
I doubt that it is possible. It is unlikely the court wuold turn over custody of a child to someone who committed Statutory Rape.
