What is the difference between sole custody and joint custody?

Sole custody and joint custody are both forms of child custody arrangements in Alaska. Sole custody is when one parent has the legal and physical custody of the child, while joint custody is when both parents have legal and physical custody of the child. With sole custody, the parent who is awarded custody has complete legal and physical responsibility for the child. This means that the custodial parent can make decisions about the child’s education, health care, and religious upbringing. The custodial parent also has the right to have the child live with them and make decisions about the child’s day-to-day care and activities. In joint custody, both parents have legal and physical custody of the child. Both parents can make decisions about the child’s education, health care, and religious upbringing, but the child usually lives primarily with one parent. The parents also need to work together to make day-to-day decisions about the child’s care and activities. In both sole and joint custody, the child can still have meaningful relationships with both parents. In most cases, the court encourages parents to have a good working relationship so they can cooperate and make joint decisions in the best interest of their child.

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