Joint custody is an arrangement made between divorcing parents as to who has custody of the minor children. This type of custody provides for both parents to continue supporting and caring for their children. Visitation rights are usually worked out with an eye towards giving the child equal time with each parent. Joint custody can mean legal custody, physical custody or both. It will also be necessary to decide what arrangement is best concerning holidays. Should they alternate? Scholl vacations may also be an issue. A well thought out joint custody agreement can make the best of a bad situation by limiting the amount of disruption the children must suffer in the divorce.*

*The information in this message is general and should not substitute for the advice and counsel of a licensed attorney.

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