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Are you interested in fighting for sole custody? Learn more

On Behalf of | Mar 16, 2017 | Child Custody |

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As you go through a divorce, you will have many concerns about what the future will bring. As a parent, it goes without saying that you’ll have many questions pertaining to custody.

Do you have reason to believe that sole custody is best for your child? If so, you need to understand the ins and outs of this type of arrangement. You also need to formulate a strong argument as to why this is the best option.

Generally speaking, joint custody is the most common arrangement. This gives both parents the opportunity to raise the child and make key decisions.

With sole custody, however, only one parent receives exclusive legal and physical custody. This means that only this person has the power to make decisions.

Sole custody is most common in a situation where one parent is deemed unfit by the court. This may happen if a person has a history of drug or alcohol use or child abuse.

Note: even if you receive sole custody from the court, it doesn’t mean that the other parent will never be part of the child’s life. This person may be granted visitation rights.

With so many types of child custody arrangements, it would be in your best interest to learn as much as possible about each one. This will help you understand what to do as your divorce moves forward.

Although sole custody is not the right arrangement for every situation, there are times when this is in the best interest of the child. If you find yourself in this position, learn more about the future impact on you and your child.

Source: FindLaw, “Sole Custody,” accessed March 16, 2017

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