In Joint Custody, Usually

question 24

Multiple Choice

In joint custody, usually

• A)the child spends an equal amount of time with both parents.
• B)one parent is designated the residential parent.
• C)the child spends more time with one parent and for practical reasons, that (primary) parent is the one who makes education and health care decisions.
• D)the child will live with only one parent and all legal decision making authority for that child will rest with the other parent.

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