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Glossary

Sole custody

One parent holds the decision-making authority, the physical care, or both. Less common than it once was — most states now start from the position that children benefit from a relationship with both parents.

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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.

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