As a family law practitioner, I am often asked by clients if they can seek “sole custody” of their children. The history of child custody and societal influences throughout history is ...

Joint custody applies to the decision-making involved in raising a child. The person 'who would be considered the loser has to fight their way or prove why they aren't the loser,” Mommsen said.

The revision, the first to custody rights in nearly 80 years, is to take effect by 2026. It will allow divorced parents to choose either dual or single custody while requiring them to cooperate in ...

Analysis Survey Says: NY Continues To Embrace Joint Custody Arrangements While it is true that New York has no statutory presumption that joint custody is per se in a child's best interests, the ...

In Iowa law, "joint physical care" means the child will physically spend equal time with each parent. "Joint physical custody" means both parents have an equal say in major decisions such as ...