Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Question re child Legal Custody

With rare exception legal custody is joint. A child sharing plan should be arranged where both parents spend substantial time with the child. For a seven year old a good plan is that the parent who is not primary would have the child alternate weekends from Friday after school until return to school on Monday morning and one evening per week, generally overnight. However, there are almost as many plans as their are parents who are separating. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Reply: Question re child Legal Custody

In a general sense, legal custody is the relationship that exists between parent and child, and it should be awarded jointly to both parents. Physical custpdy is where the children reside and when they spend time with each parent.

For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

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Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

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Re: Question re child Legal Custody

Legal custody generally goes to both parents. It is very important to have legal custody, as all major life choices are made by the parent or parents with legal custody.

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