Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in a Jacksonville Divorce
If you’re currently facing a divorce or you have already begun the process, determining the custody agreement for your children will be one of the most important items on the agenda. There are many different types of child custody arrangements. These arrangements differ from case to case and vary depending on the circumstances of every divorce. First, it is important to understand the difference between legal custody and physical custody in Jacksonville, FL.
Legal custody is the type of custody that allows a parent to make important decisions in the life of their child, such as where they will go to school, what doctor they will go to, etc. Physical custody refers to the actual, physical custody of your children. A parent who retains physical custody will live under the same roof as their child.
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Factors that Determine Custody
The family court or the mediator assigned to your case will be responsible for evaluating a number of different factors in order to determine which custodial agreement will prove to serve the best interests of the children. Listed below are some of the more common variables that determine custody in Jacksonville:
- The occupation of both parents
- The expendable income both parents are able to provide
- The relationship both parents have with the children
- Whether or not either parent has a criminal history
- The mental and physical state of both parents
Again, these are just some of the possible determinative factors when it comes to a custodial agreement. Speak with a child custody lawyer from our Jacksonville firm if you have additional questions regarding how child custody is determined and what you can do to help your case.
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