Legal custody refers to the parent's right to make major decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, medical care, and religious instruction. Physical custody refers to the parent's right to have the child live with them.

Courts consider all of these factors, as well as any other relevant factors, when making child custody decisions. The goal is to make a decision that is in the best interests of the child.

Parents have all of these rights in a child custody case. These rights are essential to ensure that the custody decision is made fairly and in the best interests of the child.

Children have all of these rights in a child custody case. These rights are essential to ensure that the child's voice is heard and that their best interests are considered.

A parenting plan is a written agreement between the parents that outlines the terms of their custody arrangement. It typically includes information about the child's living arrangements, parenting time, and decision-making authority.

In sole custody, one parent has all of the decision-making authority and parenting time, while in joint custody, both parents share decision-making authority and parenting time. Joint custody is often considered to be in the best interests of the child, as it allows both parents to have a significant role in the child's life.

A modification of child custody can be a change to the terms of a child custody order, a new child custody order that is issued after a change in circumstances, a temporary change to the terms of a child custody order, or a permanent change to the terms of a child custody order.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The best way to resolve a child custody dispute depends on the specific circumstances of the case. Mediation, negotiation, litigation, and arbitration are all potential options for resolving a child custody dispute.

The goal of child custody law is to promote the best interests of the child. This means making decisions that are in the child's best interests, both now and in the future.

The court's role in a child custody case is to make a decision about custody that is in the best interests of the child, to enforce the terms of a child custody order, and to resolve disputes between the parents.

The child's attorney's role in a child custody case is to represent the child's interests in court, to advise the child's parents about their legal rights and options, and to help the child understand the child custody process.

The guardian ad litem's role in a child custody case is to represent the child's interests in court, to investigate the child's circumstances and make recommendations to the court, and to monitor the child's well-being after a custody order has been issued.

A child custody evaluation is conducted by a mental health professional, while a child custody investigation is conducted by a social worker. A child custody evaluation focuses on the child's psychological well-being, while a child custody investigation focuses on the child's physical well-being. A child custody evaluation is used to make recommendations to the court, while a child custody investigation is used to gather information for the court.

A temporary custody order is issued for a short period of time, while a permanent custody order is issued for a long period of time. A temporary custody order is issued without a hearing, while a permanent custody order is issued after a hearing. A temporary custody order can be modified more easily than a permanent custody order.

The best way to prepare for a child custody hearing is to gather evidence to support your case, hire an attorney, and practice answering questions about your case.