The two different types of custody in Indiana
When the term child custody is used, most people only think about the actual physical custody of the child. However, there are two sides to the coin. Physical custody is just one type of child custody; the other being legal custody.
Physical custody refers to the actual physical possession of the child. The parent that has physical custody of the child is whom the child will live with. The other parent may or may not have visitation rights. In some cases, the courts will give both parents joint physical custody (especially when the parents live close together and are on amicable terms despite the divorce).
Of course, the child’s preference, his or her best interest and future are the main factors in determining who gets physical custody of the child.
On the other hand, the parent that has legal custody will be the legal guardian of the child for all intents and purposes and will be responsible for making decisions about the child and their future.
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