Legal custody involves the division of rights between the parents to make important life decisions relating to their minor children. Such decisions may include choice of a … See more

Comparing 36 western countries in 2005/06, Thoroddur Bjarnason studied the proportion of 11-15-year-old children living in different child custody arrangements. The percent of … See more

In an economic analysis, Imran Rasul has concluded that if one parent values child quality more than the other, the spouses prefer that parent to … See more

Physical custody establishes where a child lives and who decides day-to-day issues regarding the child. If a parent has physical custody of a child, that parent's home will normally … See more

A child custody case must be filed in a court that has jurisdiction over the child custody disputes. Jurisdiction normally arises from the … See more

In the context of cases regarding custody, the "best interest" rule suggests that all legal decisions made to accommodate the child are made with … See more

As the roles of children have changed over the past couple of centuries from economic assets to individuals, so has the role of mothers and fathers in who would provide the best care … See more