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Shared legal custody means that both parents have equal rights to make decisions regarding the child. One parent may have physical custody with the non-physical-custody parent paying child support.

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You have shared legal you have physical custody he told the kids he is cutting there hair who choose is it?

Under shared legal, this is something you both must agree on.


Can a grandmother share legal custody if mother is unfit but makes the request?

It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.


What is the difference between dual custody and joint custody?

They mean the same thing . The parents share legal and physical custody of the child.See related question.They mean the same thing . The parents share legal and physical custody of the child.See related question.They mean the same thing . The parents share legal and physical custody of the child.See related question.They mean the same thing . The parents share legal and physical custody of the child.See related question.


Can child support be waived if joint custody is awarded?

Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.Yes, with equally shared custody and if the parties have similar incomes.


Can a mother who has joint physical custody of her son pierce his ears without the consent of the father?

If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.If the father has legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has joint legal custody, no. Not without his consent. If she has sole legal custody, yes.


If you have shared placement and joint legal custody can your ex have the child baptized without your permission?

There is no application of law that applies.


What does it mean to have primary physical and legal custody?

Primary legal custody means the parent/person with whom the child lives can make all the decisions concerning the child such as schooling, medical care, etc. unless the custodial order deems otherwise.


Is legal custody sole custody?

no


If legal and physical custody was granted to the mother is that the same as full physical and full legal custody?

Yes. Legal and physical custody granted to the mother means full, sole legal and physical custody.


How do you I file for sole custody of your son when you are not married to his father?

Generally, as an unmarried mother you already have sole custody of your child under the law in every state. The father must establish his paternity in court in order to obtain shared custody and visitation rights. Until he does, you have sole legal custody.


Can divorced parent change daycare providers without other parent's consent?

If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.


Can the father collect child support if a 17 year old in a shared custody no child support situation chooses to live with him?

Yes, as long as the legal custody schedule is changed, child support can also be adjusted.