Legal Question in Family Law in New York
When there is joint custody, what decides the child's home address and is there an advantage to one parent's address being used over another?
Asked on 1/21/11, 9:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
Joint custody is a legal term, in reality physical custody determines the actual address and living location of the child. Joint custody is for decision making and the ability to deal with medical and educational issues.
Answered on 1/27/11, 5:40 am