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Genevieve Dreizen 5/15/26 Genevieve Dreizen 5/15/26

Divorce 101: J Is for Joint Custody (and June)

Joint custody is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — concepts in divorce. It doesn't automatically mean a 50/50 split. It's not a scorecard. And it's not a measure of parental worth. This piece breaks down what joint custody actually means, why the distinction between legal and physical custody matters, and how to think about it as a framework — not a competition.