Joint Legal Custody at Law Glossary
What is it? Both parents share the responsibility for making the major life decisions affecting the childs welfare, such as where the child(ren) go(es) to the doctor, goes to school or how money matters are handled. The alternative to shared legal custody is sole legal custody. There is also physical custody. See parenting plans for more information.Legal Definition Added By: Wyatt
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