During custody proceedings, the focus is usually on what is best for the children. Judges typically try to give both parents an opportunity to spend time with the children and make decisions about their upbringing. For most families, two actively involved parents is...
What are the practical implications of shared legal custody?
There are two main forms of custody that parents must divide between themselves or ask the courts to split when they separate. Physical custody is often the focus during custody negotiations. Parents want to spend as much time with their children as they can. Legal...

