What is joint legal custody?
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What is joint legal custody?
Asked on January 12, 2013 under Family Law, Virginia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, "joint legal custody" means usually that there is a court order allowing the designated custodians of a minor child to make legal and medical decisions for the minor. Such is different than physical custody where the child is taken care of on a day to day basis.
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