Use KidsFirst! to get expert legal tips and parenting advice for decisions
about sensitive issues like religion, housing, drugs, alcohol, and
parent contact. Learn about the legal and physical aspects of child
custody rights and responsibilities. Get a clear understanding of how
life and parenting will change with new living situations, expense
sharing, parenting roles, and other factors.
Parents can work together
for the benefit of the child by sharing custody or attempt to limit the
rights of the other parent by seeking sole custody. Find out why judges
favor joint custody where parents equally share parenting
and learn the risks when one parent seeks sole custody without a good reason or justification.