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Child custody includes numerous concepts, some of which overlap and some that are distinct.
The term child custody can be further broken down into terms that shed additional light and provide a greater understanding of the respective parents rights and obligations with respect to their common child. Legal Custody - the parent with legal custody can make all decisions regarding the health, welfare and education of the child. Physical Custody - determines which parent has the actual, physical right to be with the child. Joint Legal Custody - both parents participate in reaching decisions regarding the health, education and welfare of the child. Joint Physical Custody - both parents have the ability to be with the child, typically joint physical custody is coupled with a parenting plan to determine who will be with the child at what particular time.