Child Custody Order
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: chyld KUSS-tuh-dee OR-der
What it means: This is a legal document that says where the child will live and who makes decisions. It can be temporary or final, and both parents must follow it.
Example: “Our child custody order says our son lives with me during the week and with his dad on weekends.”
When it's used: After a custody agreement is made or a judge decides the parenting plan.
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