Joint Physical Custody
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: joynt FIZ-ih-kuhl KUSS-tuh-dee
What it means: Joint physical custody means the child spends time living with both parents, even if it’s not exactly 50/50.
Example: “With joint physical custody, my kids stay with me during the week and with their dad on weekends.”
When it's used: When the judge or parents are deciding how the child splits time between households.
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