Both custodial and non-custodial parents have rights and responsibilities when it comes to their children. Custodial parents have the right to make decisions about their child’s upbringing, as well as the responsibility to provide physical and emotional care for the child. Non-custodial parents have the right to visitation and the responsibility to provide financial support for their child. Both parents also have the responsibility to cooperate and communicate with each other in order to make decisions in the best interest of the child.