Glossary
Legal custody
The authority to make major decisions about a child — education, non-emergency health care, religion, and activities. It's separate from where the child sleeps. Parents often share legal custody while the child lives mostly with one of them.
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Template for educational use — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Definitions are general — your state may use a different word for the same
idea, or the same word for a different one.