Sole versus Joint Custody

Although no couple ever anticipates their marriage ending, close to half of all first marriages in the United States end in divorce. When a couple decides to legally end their relationship, they have to deal with a number of issues. One of these may be deciding on child custody. Judges typically award two types of custody between the parents – sole and joint. While judges won’t hesitate to award sole custody to a parent if the other is deemed “unfit” to care for the child, many judges and parents try to compromise and at least award joint legal custody.

You don’t have to go through this trying time in your life alone. If you are going through divorce, you need a qualified legal representative on your side to help you fight for custody. Contact a skilled and caring Houston child custody attorney of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151 and schedule a free consultation.

What You Need to Know About Joint and Sole Custody

In either situation, custody can either refer to physical custody or legal custody. If a parent has sole physical custody, the child lives with him or her full time while sole legal custody gives the parent all of the decision making responsibilities in the child’s life.

On the other hand, joint custody lets both parents be a part of their child’s life. Joint custody can also refer to physical, legal, or both. In joint custody, the parents will also have to establish visitation arrangements and rights so both parents can spend time with the children.

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To schedule a free consultation with one of our dedicated attorneys, contact the Houston child custody lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151.