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CHILD CUSTODY LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS
When the term legal custody is used, it ordinarily refers to the responsibility for making the major decisions about raising a
child, such as the child’s education, health care, religious training.
The term joint legal custody implies that parents make major decisions together. The parent who is providing direct care for
a child is responsible for the day-to-day decisions.
The term physical custody usually corresponds with a child's primary residence, and the term primary physical custody is
sometimes used to indicate the primary residence of the child.
Joint physical custody or shared physical custody usually refer to an arrangement in which the child has two homes.
When the term legal custody is used, it ordinarily refers to the responsibility for making the major decisions about raising a
child, such as the child’s education, health care, religious training.
The term joint legal custody implies that parents make major decisions together. The parent who is providing direct care for
a child is responsible for the day-to-day decisions.
The term physical custody usually corresponds with a child's primary residence, and the term primary physical custody is
sometimes used to indicate the primary residence of the child.
Joint physical custody or shared physical custody usually refer to an arrangement in which the child has two homes.
Contact a Child Custody Lawyer at the Mwangi Law Office
Contact us at (800) 719-4889 to speak with a Massachusetts child custody lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation.
We are available for evening and weekend appointments in the Boston area.
Contact us at (800) 719-4889 to speak with a Massachusetts child custody lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation.
We are available for evening and weekend appointments in the Boston area.