Joint Legal Custody
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: joynt LEE-guhl KUSS-tuh-dee
What it means: This means both parents share the right to make important decisions about the child’s life, like school, health care, and religion.
Example: “Even though my daughter lives with me, we have joint legal custody and I consult her dad about major decisions, like where she’s going to high school.”
When it's used: During custody and parenting plan agreements.
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