Child custody
Child Custody
Child custody (/tʃaɪld 'kʌstədi/) refers to the legal and practical relationship between a parent or guardian and a child in that person's care.
Etymology
The term "custody" originates from the Latin word custodia, which means "guarding, keeping, protecting". The term "child custody" came into use in the 19th century as courts began to consider the best interests of the child when deciding which parent should have custody.
Definition
Child custody involves the rights and duties of parents to make decisions about the upbringing of their child. This includes decisions about the child's education, religion, medical care, and other important aspects of the child's life.
Types of Child Custody
There are several types of child custody, including:
- Sole custody: One parent has both legal and physical custody of the child.
- Joint custody: Both parents share legal and/or physical custody of the child.
- Physical custody: The parent with whom the child lives most of the time.
- Legal custody: The parent who has the right to make major decisions about the child's life.
Related Terms
- Visitation rights: The rights of the non-custodial parent to spend time with the child.
- Parenting plan: A document that outlines how parents will raise their child after separation or divorce.
- Best interests of the child: The standard that courts use to determine who will be granted custody of a child.
- Guardianship: A legal relationship in which a person has the authority and duty to care for another person, often a minor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Child custody
- Wikipedia's article - Child custody
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