Beth and Tom Have Been Awarded Joint Custody of Their

question 115

Multiple Choice

Beth and Tom have been awarded joint custody of their two children. Beth has been designated the residential parent so the children live with her most of the time. Recently, Beth decided that she wanted her older daughter to leave public school and start at a private school. How is Tom involved in this decision?

• A)Tom is not officially involved in this decision as Beth is the residential parent.
• B)Tom is involved in this decision only if Beth will need him to help pay for school.
• C)Tom needs to be a part of this decision as joint custody gives him parental rights concerning these types of decisions.
• D)Tom is not officially involved in this decision as long as Beth is paying the school's tuition.

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