What is joint legal custody?

Joint legal custody is a type of child custody arrangement that is available to parents in Hawaii. It is an arrangement in which both parents have the same rights and responsibility in making decisions about the child’s upbringing. This includes decisions about education, healthcare, religion, and other aspects of the child’s upbringing. Under joint legal custody, both parents have the right to participate in discussions, hearings, and other events related to the child’s welfare. Parents in Hawaii who have joint legal custody also agree to work together to make decisions about the child’s upbringing. However, the actual custody arrangements of the child’s living arrangements may be different from the legal custody arrangements. In order for joint legal custody to be successful, both parents should be willing to communicate and work together in the best interest of the child. It is important for both parents to be able to agree on major decisions that involve the child’s well-being such as decisions about education, healthcare, and religion. The court may consider a variety of factors such as the child’s age, maturity, and other factors when deciding what type of custody arrangement is best for the child.

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