What does having full physical custody mean?
What does having full physical custody mean?
When a parent is awarded full custody of a child, it means that he or she has sole physical and legal custody of the child. The parent who has legal custody has the legal responsibility for making decisions for the child, including how he or she is raised, the child's education, religious upbringing, and discipline. The parent with physical custody, on the other hand, is responsible for making decisions about the child's physical placement. However, it's important to understand that having full custody doesn't mean that the other parent is given no visitation rights.
While full legal custody involves making important decisions for the child, physical custody is more about the day-to-day upbringing of the child. In joint physical custody, both parents are equally responsible for the day-to-day upbringing of the child. This does not always mean equal parenting time, though.
Full physical custody means a parent spends the majority of time with the children. A parent with primary physical custody usually gets regular parenting time. However, this arrangement may make life difficult for the primary caretaker. In a shared physical custody arrangement, both parents have equal parenting time, and each parent receives child support from the other parent.
While shared physical custody is more common and more favorable for the child, it's not always the best arrangement. Some judges believe that having a single home is best for the child. However, this is not always the best option for parents who don't get along. It can lead to a lot of conflict, as the children are frequently moved from one parent to the other.
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