Articles and FAQs About Types of Custody
Articles and FAQs About Types of Custody
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Joint Child Custody: Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages?
Learn about the pros and cons of joint child custody, when it might—or might not—be the best choice for you and your children, and how to make shared parenting work.
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International Child Custody Laws
This article provides an overview of the laws relating to international child abductions and move-away cases.
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If you're a parent who's divorcing or splitting with your unmarried partner, child custody and visitation could be your most contentious issue. If you don’t familiarize yourself upfront with what’s involved, you might regret it.
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Differences Between Legal and Physical Child Custody
What's the difference between legal and physical custody, and what do they look like?
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Divorce and Co-Parenting: Is Birdnesting Right for You?
Some divorced parents are turning to a rare custody arrangement called birdnesting to ease the transition for their kids—but it requires serious coordination and emotional resilience. Could it be the gentlest way to split?