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Physical custody pertains to the living arrangement of the children.
It is also possible, though less common, to share physical custody of the children through a joint custody arrangement . Legal custody has to do with the authority to make decisions respecting the major issues in your kids' lives, most importantly their health and education. Alternatively, the parents will have Joint Legal Custody , which theoretically means that they have to agree on joint decisions. However, the concepts are basically the same from state to state. At the outset, it is important for you to decide whether to pursue joint legal custody with your wife.