Joint legal custody is a term referred in divorce cases in the context of custody of a minor. In joint legal custody of minor children the parents share the responsibilities and major decision-making related to the child. The custody of minor children in which the parents share the actual physical custody of the child is called joint physical custody.

In Family law physical custody is the right of a parent to have his/her child live with him/her. That person has the responsibility to provide a primary home for the child, including basic necessities like shelter, food, clothing, and proper care and supervision.Some states recognize the concept of joint physical custody where the child spends approximately half the time in each parent’s home. Physical custody is also called residential custody.

Possession of a child during visitation is also referred to as physical custody.

Physical Custody also means the custody of a person (such as an arrestee) whose freedom is directly controlled and limited.… Read the rest

There are two kinds of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Custody battles most often arise in a divorce or separation, requiring a court’s determination of which parent, relative or other adult should have physical and/or legal control and responsibility for a minor (child) under 18. When both parents share custody of a child after a divorce it is called joint custody. Joint custody may be either legal or physical custody. Physical custody, designates where the child will actually live, whereas legal custody gives the custodial person(s) the right to make decisions for the child’s welfare.… Read the rest

Legal custody of a child is the right and obligation to make decisions about a child’s upbringing and welfare. For example, decisions regarding schooling, medical care etc are made by a parent with legal custody. In many states, courts now award joint legal custody to the parents, which mean that the decision making is shared. Legal custody refers to the legal authority to make major decisions on behalf of the child. Examples of major decisions include: where the child will go to school, the type of education, the form of religious upbringing, and non-emergency medical decisions.… Read the rest

Child protective custody is used in the context of family law when authorities believe a child’s health or welfare is in danger. A social worker or police officer can place a child into protective custody if he or she believes immediate action is needed to protect a child from abuse or neglect. Laws generally require a parent to receive written notice listing the date and time for a protective custody hearing which is typically required to be held within a short period, such as a few days, after a child has been placed into protective custody.… Read the rest

There are two kinds of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Custody battles most often arise in a divorce or separation, requiring a court’s determination of which parent, relative or other adult should have physical and/or legal control and responsibility for a minor (child) under 18. When both parents share custody of a child after a divorce it is called joint custody. Joint custody may be either legal or physical custody. Physical custody designates where the child will actually live, whereas legal custody gives the custodial person(s) the right to make decisions for the child’s welfare.… Read the rest