Joint vs. Sole Custody

For parents, one of the most important and emotional aspects of a divorce is deciding child custody and visitation rights. When these matters are determined in a court setting, the court will always hold the children’s best interests in mind and will make its decision accordingly. However, custody issues can be settled outside of court so that a fairer agreement can be reached between the two parents.

If you need help deciding child custody issues, an experienced San Diego child custody lawyer can help you protect your interests and those of your child. To learn more about your legal options, contact Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 for a consultation about your case.

Things to Know About Joint and Sole Custody

There are two basic forms of child custody, known as joint custody and sole custody. Ideally, joint custody aims to have the maximum involvement of both of the parents in their children’s lives. In joint custody, both parents continue to share the decision-making authority of various aspects of their children’s lives, such as medical decisions and education. Additionally, in joint custody, the non-custodial parent gets the same amount of parenting time as they would have in sole custody.

In sole custody, one parent, the custodial parent, has all the decision-making rights while the other parent has nothing. Still, sometimes the custodial parent can grant the non-custodial parent visitation rights with the child.

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We understand that divorce is very stressful and emotional for many couples, which is why we are here to help make the process as smooth as possible. Please contact the San Diego child custody attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 for more information about child custody.