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For divorcing parents, issues of custody are front and center. There are a lot of decisions to make: Will parents share joint custody, or will one parent have sole custody and the other visitation? Will they share decision-making, or will one parent have the final say on things like medical treatment and education? What’s the best way to divide parenting time? Find the answers here.
If a child custody evaluation is part of your divorce, make sure you handle it well.
Learn what it means to have joint or sole custody, and why "visitation" is out of favor with some parents.
Find out how your state evaluates the best interests of the child.
What do judges look at in making decisions about child custody?
Types of Custody
Learn about legal and physical custody, joint and sole custody, and more.
What's the difference between legal and physical custody?
How to understand the language of child custody cases.
What circumstances lead to an award of joint custody?
How New Hampshire courts look at questions of child custody.
State-Specific Articles and FAQs About Child Custody
Different states have different rules about child custody. Look for information about your state here.
Learn about the difference between legal and physical custody in California, and what the law says about each.
Custody options in Mississippi.
Questions and answers about child custody in North Carolina.
Child Custody Resources
Whether you're creating a parenting agreement cooperatively or expecting a contested custody trial, find the information you need here.
Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody and Support, by Emily Doskow
The complete guide to child custody issues.
The complete guide to child custody issues.
Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: Child Custody Agreements Step by Step, by Mimi Lyster Zemmelman
Step by step guide to creating your own parenting agreement without resorting to court.
Step by step guide to creating your own parenting agreement without resorting to court.
Being a Great Divorced Father: Real-Life Advice From a Dad Who's Been There
A must-have for divorced dads who want to have the best possible relationship with their kids and the other parent.
A must-have for divorced dads who want to have the best possible relationship with their kids and the other parent.
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