Does Custody Usually Go to One Parent?
No. Courts frequently award at least some aspects of custody to both parents, called "joint custody. Joint custody usually takes at least one of these forms:
• joint physical custody (children spend a relatively equal amount of time with each parent)
• joint legal custody (medical, educational, religious and other decisions about the children are shared), or
• [...]
Child Custody and Visitation
DONOTCHANGE When parents separate or divorce, the term "custody" often serves as shorthand for "who gets the children" under the divorce decree or judgment. In 20 states, custody is split into two types: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to the responsibility of taking care of the children, while legal custody involves making [...]
Child Custody Strategies for Women
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