Question

Angela’s father and mother are divorced, but they both get to make decisions about her life, such as regarding her medical care and education. This type of custody is called: uilet

Answer 1

Answer:

Joint Physical Custody

Explanation:

Joint physical custody requires parents to share time with their children. It does not need to be a 50-50 split, but if the parents cannot reach an agreement, the courts may impose a schedule. Common arrangements include alternating weeks, months, and/or holidays at each parent’s house.

Joint physical custody enables both parents to be integral parts of their children’s lives. Research supports that in low-conflict divorces, children fare better in joint custody arrangements than sole custody.2 However, for high-conflict divorces with disputing parents, joint physical custody may trap children in the middle of an emotional conflict zone.2