Child Custody and Guardianship

Custody proceedings usually involve a dispute about whether a child will live with one parent or the other, but parents may agree on any arrangement which is in the best interest of the child.

Guardianship means the responsibility to make decisions about a child such as where a child will go to school or whether a child will have a medical procedure. Parents can agree to share guardianship and can provide for a surviving parent to assume sole responsibility for a child when one parent dies.

Access to children is usually liberal and generous but with at least a basic schedule. The courts prefer that children maximize time with each parent. In some circumstances access may have to be further defined or restricted to ensure that a child’s best interest is protected.

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Located in: Family Law