Legal Custody
During divorce proceedings, a court that has jurisdiction assigns the legal custody of the children of the marriage to the parents, legal guardians or in rare cases, to court appointed custodians. Courts assign legal custody as a way of offering the best opportunity and protection of the children. Many times, legal custody changes as parents petition to the courts to have legal custody changed.
Legal Custody Facts:
- Legal custody is a 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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