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Child Custody and Visitation
Welcome to the Child Custody and Visitation section of FindLaw's Family Law Center, providing legal definitions of different types of child custody, an overview of the child custody process in family court cases, tips on getting help with child custody interference problems, and much more.
Learn About Child Custody
- Custody & Visitation Basics - Introductory information on custody and visitation, including how decisions are made.
- Types of Child Custody - A look at joint vs. sole custody, differences between legal and physical custody, and more.
- Who Will Get Custody? - Factors and preferences in the custody decision.
- How to Get Custody - An in-depth guide to resolving custody through a parenting agreement or in court.
- Custody Problems - Information on interference with custody rights, out-of-state moves with children, and more.
- State Laws on (Divorce and) Child Custody - Links to divorce and child custody laws in all 50 states and DC.
- More Topics - Changes to custody arrangements, grandparents' rights to custody and visitation, and more.
- Get Help Now - Finding, talking to, and hiring a family law attorney.
- Forms and Resources - Helpful forms and tools related to child custody and visitation.
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- May a child decide where he or she wants to live?
- If a parent has a sexual relationship outside of marriage, how does that affect a court's decision on custody?
- If one parent is trying to undermine the child's relationship with the other parent, how does that affect custody?
- Can custody decisions be changed?
- Do mothers automatically receive custody?
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