After Divorce, Who Makes Decisions for the Child?
Internet dating is leading to quite a rise in child custody battles between parents in very different places. For couples calling it quits in the United States, it brings to mind the question of which parent gets a say in how to raise the child, including schooling and religion.
So when a couple that met on OKCupid yanks out the arrow and divorces, who makes decisions for the child? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just whomever has physical custody.
Legal CustodySo when a couple that met on OKCupid yanks out the arrow and divorces, who makes decisions for the child? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just whomever has physical custody.
It's legal custody, and not physical custody, that gives a parent the right to make decisions about how to bring up a child. A parent with legal custody can make decisions about really important parts of a child's life, including:
- Schooling,
- Religious instruction,
- Medical care, and
- Dental care.
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