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Joint custody

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What Exactly Is Joint Legal Custody?

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You Can Lose Joint Custody Because of This One Common Mistake

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Benefits of Joint Custody

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The Pros and Cons of Joint Custody: What You Should Know

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High Conflict Between Parents Can Ruin Your Chances of Joint Custody

Joint custody is a form of child custody pursuant to which custody rights are awarded to both parents. Joint custody has two main forms:joint physical custody: the child's legal place of residence is recognized as the homes of both parents. joint legal custody: both parents share decision-making rights for important decisions affecting their child; and