Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
What does it mean to have joint custody with the father having liberal visitation in the state of VA?
Asked on 9/29/10, 8:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Each parent has exactly as much right with respect to legal and physical custody of the subject child as the other (as well as equal obligations and responsibilities).
Answered on 10/04/10, 11:27 am
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
The physical custody side of joint legal and physical custody usually involves alternating weekends, maybe an evening during the week, a couple of weeks during the summer, and sharing in some way of the winter and spring school breaks, as well as other holidays. Most often this is agreed to in writing to avoid confusion.
Answered on 10/04/10, 11:42 am