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Joint Custody

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported. Joint custody means both parents share responsibility. This can include making decisions (legal custody) and/or time with the child (physical custody). It doesn’t always mean 50/50.