Joint vs. Sole Custody

Divorce affects much more than just the two adults who want to legally end their marriage. It also changes the dynamic of the family, especially if the couple has a young child or multiple children. During the divorce proceedings, the couple has to make decisions regarding the division of personal property as well as the custody of the children. This is a very important decision, and it can result in one parent having sole custody or both parents sharing joint custody.

Couples can either decide on custody outside the courtroom or with the help of a judge. In either situation, a parent needs a qualified divorce attorney to help him or her every step of the way. To schedule a consultation and discuss your legal options with an experienced Conroe child custody lawyer, call Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151.

Understanding Joint Custody and Sole Custody

Most people are aware of the main difference between joint and sole custody—with joint custody, both parents may have rights to the child, whereas with sole custody, only one parent is the legal guardian. However, there are several different types of joint custody, some of which include situations where the parents have shared legal custody but not shared physical custody, or they each have the children at least 35% of the time. These are known as joint legal custody and shared physical custody, respectively.

On the other hand, parents may opt for sole custody. Sole custody gives only one parent both legal and physical custody of the child. However, the guardian parent may choose to give visitation rights to the non-guardian parent.

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Child custody can be a contentious issue, and it is important that you defend your interests. To fight for custody of your child, contact the Spring child custody attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151.