I have sole physical custody with joint legal custody. What does the sole physical custody specifically mean?
471430
physical custody mean the kids live with you , he may get then some times but there address is yours......it means the schools the doctors any thing like that will have your address
402828
a legal separation is a formal separation on paper, which divides assets, creates a schedule for kids, etc like a formal divorce; however, you are still married.  A divorce can be filed without any separation; in his state, once the divorce is filed, 6 months wait must pass before the divorce is finalized.   God bless you.
295368
Your kid needs two loving parents even if they divorce.  Don't overlook the possibility of joint custody.  You still would need to work out primary residence, visitations and support (including medical).  The situation may change from time to time and a judge will always try to do the best thing for a child until the child is old enough to state a (non-forced) wish to the court, perhaps early teens.
232357
Don't leave. It can be used against you later to keep you from getting even partial custody. Stay for the sake of at least visitations. I know, I had to go through the same sh!t.
117046
Hi chrismarie1511,\nDo you have joint custody? You need to contact a lawyer. Look in the phone book for a lawyer who gives a free consultation in person or over the phone if you cant afford one. Good Luck: Blueladybug
246530
shared parenting is ok in theory.the problem arises in who gets physical custody.for all practical purposes the parent who has physical custody has a much greater influnce on the raising of the child(ren) simply because of proximity.if the parents disagree on an issue the non-custodial parent has to go back into court.the custodial parent can keep the other in court until he/she gives up or runs out of money.\nthe bill you ask about does seem to be an advance in your divorce law.here in kansas most are awarded joint custody with physical custody going to the mother ,all other things being equal.
642732
Joint physical custody is a nightmare! Don't make your kid's shuffle between houses more than they have too. Finances should always take a back seat to their welfare.
199124
I don't see "legal caretaker" or "caretaker" in Black's Law Dictionary.  Many terms are interchangable.  Here are some definitions that might help.  \n\n"Legal custody" is defined as "restraint of or responsibility for a person according to the law, such as a guardian's authority over the person or property, or both, of his ward."  p. 619.  \n\n"Custody" is defined (in part) as "The care and control of a thing or person.  The keeping, guarding, care, watch, inspection, preservation or security of a thing, carrying with it the idea of the thing being within the immediate personal care and control of the person to whose custody it is subjected.  Immediate charge or control, and not the final, absolute control of ownership, implying the responsiblity for the protection and preservation of the thing in custody..." p. 266.\n\n"Guardian" is defined as "a person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of the person and managing the property and rights of another person, who, for defect of age, understanding, self-control, is considered incapable of administering his own affairs.  One who legally has responsibility for the care and management of the person, or the estate, or both, of a child during its minority."  p.488.\n\n"Ward" is defined as "guarding, caring, protecting.... A person, especially a child or incompetent, placed by the court under care and supervision of a guardian or conservator." p. 1093.
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All of that is true.  But colocation is not guaranteed.  And if you are dual military and children are involved, you are required to sign a dependent care form in case both of you are called to sea (it can and DOES happen).  That means you sign your kids away to someone else so that you're free to deploy.  When my husband and I were both due to roll to sea, we made the decision that he was promoting faster than I was so I got out at my 6-year mark so that our kids would have one parent around.
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Send a "Motion for Sole Custody" to the court. Make sure you ask for a "hearing". Send a copy to the Clerk of the Court for filing. This proves that you motioned. Send a copy to the father. Mail a copy to any other interested party. \nThe court will not give you sole custody unless you have a reason. The court favors the childs mother. If the father is a bad influence make sure you can prove it in writing. \nIf you are doing this to punish the father be careful. These things can turn into a bomb. A father can become very angry when his child is taken away from him.
545146
Are you not wanting the children?  My exhusband spends no time with his children and well as upset as I was about before I am no longer upset.  Full custody... physical custody or sole custody?  I would go ahead and sue for sole custody removing him of rights to the child so it is no longer sparatic and emotionally draining or damaging to the child's self esteem and well being.
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From my personal experience, if you and your spouse have joint custody, then the custodial parent has to have permission from the non-custodial, in writing (through your attorneys) and visitation privileges changed since the children will be living out of state.  The non-custodial needs to make sure he is getting quality and ample visitation time as the agreement will be binding 18 yrs. and would surely have a profound effect of the children if the changes are not fair.  If you do have joint custody, then you do have the right to fight the move and a judge will make the decision based on each case.  Again, my experience tells me that it is very hard for the custodial to pull up stakes and just leave without the blessing of the non-custodial.  If full custody was given to one parent, then they do have the right to go wherever they want, but you can get the visitation agreement changed so that the children spend ample time with both parents.  Good Luck!
846362
The mother has custody, which means she is in charge of making decisions about her child's living arrangements.  She cannot get in trouble for letting the child live with his father.  As primary custodian during the school year, she is responsible to make sure the child is enrolled in school, so hopefully arrangements have been made for him to attend school in his father's area...or she could be in trouble if not.
250901
No. Legally, you are responsible for him/her. Your only real course of actions would be to try and get relief of custody from the state.
240613
It is concerning child custody, investigations are based in part to find out if sole, part, joint, or special arrangment custody will be awarded parents.
362070
I'm retired from the navy and divorced. An active duty single parent in a deploy-able status (sea duty) has to designate a caretaker for dependent children. There is allot more at stake though, there are dependent allowances related to food and housing which add up to a significant annual sum. I would get a lawyer and as for arbitration first.  As far as deployments there are laws to protect military personnel from legal action while deployed...use the JAG office get your questions answered. Do not be intimidated!!!
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The rights between you and your partner depend on the details of how you hold the property and what agreements you have made with each other. \n\nI hope you can work out your differences with your partner.