Common Arrangements for Child Custody

If a couple has children and decides to file for divorce, they will have to create a custody and visitation plan either in court under the order of a judge or outside of court with the assistance of a qualified divorce attorney. Most jurisdictions encourage parents to establish a custody arrangement without litigation and prefer to avoid involvement unless necessary. Whether decided in or out of court, there are generally three types of custody arrangements – joint, primary, and sole custody.

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Custody Arrangements

Each child custody arrangement is different. Under joint custody, both parents share an equal amount of time with the child. This can include a number of details such as the child sharing time with each parent on a weekly or possibly monthly basis.

Parents can also decide on a primary custody arrangement where the child or children spend more time with one parent than the other. This arrangement can dictate a child spending holidays and other occasions always with one parent or can give one parent the right to phone or video chats if they live far away.

Typically, sole custody agreements only exist when one parent has a history of domestic violence or neglect and it would not be in the child’s best interest for that parent to have an ongoing relationship with the child.

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We understand that time with your child is precious and will do everything in our power to help you to pursue a favorable outcome in your custody dispute. Contact the Houston child custody lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151 today.