Drug addiction, alcohol abuse, domestic violence, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, and abandonment are all extremely valid reasons to argue against joint custody, but these are in the extreme.

Joint custody “is an idea whose time has come,” added Richard Warshak, a divorce expert in Dallas and author of “Divorce Poison” (HarperCollins).

Ricky Martin is seeking joint custody of his daughter Lucia, 4, and son Renn, 3, he shares with husband Jwan Yosef, according to a report.

Joint physical custody is definitely an option to consider; it's my preferred option for cooperative parents. But it's only one of many options that can work for divorced parents and for children.

Brad Pitt was granted joint custody of his and ex Angelina Jolie's kids in a tentative ruling two months ago, and a family attorney says 'various circumstances' will determine whether or not he'll ...

Joint physical custody is definitely an option to consider; it's my preferred option for cooperative parents. But it's only one of many options that can work for divorced parents and for children.

The Fourth Department's recent decision in Matter of Brady J.S. v. Darla, A.B., 2022 NY Slip Op 04858, illustrates the extent to which New York courts are adapting jurisprudence on custody matters ...

Separating parents will get joint custody of their children by default under a bill signed into law by Gov. Matt Bevin last week, unless a parent has a recent history of domestic violence.

Supporters of joint custody say it allows both divorced parents to play a role in child-rearing. Opponents, including rights groups and some victims of domestic violence, have raised concern that ...