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If it refers to physical custody it means that the child spends half the time with one parent and the other half with the other parent. If it refers to legal custody it means that both parents have an equal right to make important decisions that will affect the child.

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How much time is fifty percent custody?

50% of anything is one half. With 50% physical custody the child would split their time equally between the parents.


What can you do to get 50 percent custody of your unborn child?

The only one with custody of the unborn child is the pregnant mother. After the baby is born, the parent wishing custody or visitation can file for the same in the appropriate court of jurisdiction (where the child legally resides after its birth).


In the state of California will a judge grant 50 percent custody of 5 year old child to father?

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Who claims the child if you have joint legal custody in New York?

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If you have 50 percent custody but don't have your kids 50 percent of the time do you still have to pay child support?

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How does 50-50 custody work and where can you find information about this?

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Can a mother's boyfriend claim her child on taxes even if he has no legal custody?

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In California can a person receive child support if they have 50 50 custody?

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