Difference between revisions of "Get Child Custody"

Child custody is one of the most heavily contested decisions in divorce proceedings. There are two types of child custody: ''physical'' custody entitles a parent to have his/her child live with him or her, and ''legal'' custody refers to the right and duty to determine aspects of your child’s upbringing (e.g., education, medical care, etc.). There is also a difference between ''sole'' and ''joint'' or ''shared'' custody. In many cases, parents are awarded joint legal custody even in situations where only one parent is awarded sole physical custody.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/types-of-child-custody-29667.html</ref> In situations where one parent has ''sole'' physical custody of a child, the court may award ''visitation'' rights to the other parent. Visitation allows the parent without physical custody to spend time with his/her child.<ref name="rf2">http://www.courts.ca.gov/17975.htm</ref> When awarding custody, the court considers many factors, such as the age and emotional state of the child, as well as the income, employment status and living situation of each parent. Start the process by finding an attorney to help you file for custody.

Child custody is one of the most heavily contested decisions in divorce proceedings. There are two types of child custody: ''physical'' custody entitles a parent to have his/her child live with him or her, and ''legal'' custody refers to the right and duty to determine aspects of your child’s upbringing (e.g., education, medical care, etc.). There is also a difference between ''sole'' and ''joint'' or ''shared'' custody. In many cases, parents are awarded joint legal custody even in situations where only one parent is awarded sole physical custody.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/types-of-child-custody-29667.html</ref> In situations where one parent has ''sole'' physical custody of a child, the court may award ''visitation'' rights to the other parent. Visitation allows the parent without physical custody to spend time with his/her child.<ref name="rf2">http://www.courts.ca.gov/17975.htm</ref> When awarding custody, the court considers many factors, such as the age and emotional state of the child, as well as the income, employment status and living situation of each parent. Start the process by finding an attorney to help you file for custody.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==