Child custody and physical placement are two separate issues that need to be addressed in an action for divorce, legal separation or paternity. A Court will also address custody in guardianship actions and paternity actions.
What Is Child Custody?
Child custody involves the right and responsibility to make major decisions regarding your children. Major decisions may include where a child attends school, whether a child can take driver’s education and decisions concerning their religious upbringing.
What Is Joint Custody?
In Joint custody, the parents share the responsibility for making these decisions, and neither parent’s rights are superior to the other.
What Is Sole Custody?
A parent with sole legal custody has the ability to make these decisions without conferring with the other parent.
Guardianship And Child Custody
In a guardianship case, the Court will determine whether a guardian is needed to exercise custody of a child.
Paternity And Child Custody
In a paternity action, an order for child custody protects the rights of unmarried parents.
Claringbole Law, LLC d/b/a Claringbole Quigley, Child Custody Lawyers
Our attorneys recognize that a custody and placement dispute is very stressful and emotionally draining, but often this is what matters most. Our skilled and experienced attorneys will help you through every step of this process can be very stressful and emotionally draining.