Joint Physical Vs. Joint Legal Custody
In the U.S., there are two types of custody: joint physical and joint legal. Joint legal custody gives both parents legal rights to make decisions regarding the child. Physical custody refers to the physical possession of the child being shared by the parents. Ricky’s parents needed to decide what was best for him.
Joint Physical Vs. Joint Legal Custody
The Arrangement
The couple knew that staying together was not a realistic option and would not provide a healthy environment for Ricky to grow up in. Therefore, they agreed on joint physical custody, meaning Ricky would spent half his time with his mother and the other half with his father.
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The Arrangement
