Joint Custody
Custody of children of a divorce can be assigned to one parent, both parents,
legal guardians or court-appointed guardians. When custody is divided between
both parents of a divorce, it is considered joint custody. Joint custody, however,
has many forms. For example, a judge may give the majority of the custody rights
to a mother, while still allowing the father a significant amount of time with
the children. Other types of joint custody include an equal fifty percent split
of time between both parents.
Joint Custody Facts:
- Joint custody is a legal determination that stipulates the amount of time a child of divorce is required to spend with each parent.
- Joint custody laws differ between states.
- A judge who has legal jurisdiction determines joint custody guidelines.
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