Custody
Legal Custody
Legal custody gives a parent the right to decision making in a child’s major life issues, such as medical care, education, and religion. Legal custody can be sole or joint.
Joint Custody- Both parents share the right and responsibility to make the important decisions about the health, education, and welfare of the children.
Sole Custody- Usually only one parent has the right and responsibility to make all decisions.
This includes:
School or child care.
Religious activities or institutions.
Mental health counseling.
Sports and extracurricular activities.
Residence.
Physical Custody
Parenting time with each parent.
Joint Custody – The children live with both parents.
Sole or Primary Custody – The children live with one parent a majority of the time.
Parenting Time/Visitation Orders
Parenting Schedule- The parents and children can have a detailed or generalized plan, as the parties agree or the court orders.
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