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The Difference Between Legal & Physical Custody
The concept of custody is divided into two (2) parts. Legal custody addresses which parent or how the parents will share decision making for a child following a divorce.
The four (4) primary areas of legal decision making are those concerning:
Physical custody addresses the parenting time schedule for a child following a divorce. In Georgia, child custody is determined using the best interest standard. The custody agreement or court’s decision concerning custody is included in a document referred to as a parenting plan. Parenting time, also known as visitation, and is a schedule of specific times the parents will spend time with their children.
A parent with custody over a child can make legal decisions on:
The divorce process is usually the hardest on any children involved. For that reason, the courts make custody decisions that are in the children's best interest. A knowledgeable attorney familiar with custody matters is invaluable. Do not hesitate to contact us for any custody questions you may have.
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