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Legal Custody & Physical custody in Georgia
Legal custody is the legal authority to take major decisions on the childs behalf. Major decisions are where the child will go to school, the type of education, the form of religious upbringing, and non-emergency medical decisions.
Sole Legal Custody
The parent who has sole legal custody is the only person who has the legal authority to take major decisions on behalf of the child. Major decisions include decisions regarding education, religion, and health care.
Joint Legal Custody
Joint legal custody refers to a situation where both parents have the legal authority to make major decisions for the child. Keep in mind that parents can have “joint legal custody” without having “joint physical custody.” Physical custody refers where the children live the majority of the time.
Sole Physical Custody
With sole physical custody, the child physically resides at one location. In many cases, the non-custodial parent is given generous visitation rights, including sleepovers.
Joint Physical Custody
Joint physical custody is also referred to as “Shared Custody,” “Shared Parenting,” or “Dual Residence.” In form of custody, the children stay with one parent for part of the week or part of the year, and with the other parent during the remaining time. The division of time spent at each location is approximately equal.
Birds Nest Custody
Birds nest custody refers to a situation where the children live in one central location, and the parents rotate in and out of the childrens home on a regular basis.
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