Glossary
Physical custody
Where the child actually lives. Some states call this residential responsibility, physical placement, or time-sharing. It's measured in overnights, which is why the overnight count in a schedule matters legally.
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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.