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Child custody decisions are pivotal in determining the well-being of your child. In sole custody arrangements, one parent is entrusted with making major decisions regarding the child's education, religious upbringing, healthcare providers, and overall medical, dental, psychiatric, and optical care. This responsibility includes choosing schools, doctors, and providers for the child.

Joint custody, on the other hand, requires a high level of cooperation between parents. Both parents are actively involved in making critical decisions for the child, encompassing education, religion, healthcare providers, and the type of medical, dental, psychiatric, and optical care the child receives. In cases of joint custody, significant child-related decisions must be made jointly, with neither parent unilaterally altering them unless it is a medical emergency. It is essential to note that joint custody doesn't necessarily translate to equal parenting time. In such arrangements, one parent typically holds "residential custody," meaning the child primarily resides with that parent while the non-residential parent pays child support.

The child custody arrangement you establish also plays a crucial role in determining child support payments. Besserman Law ensures that your child's financial needs are met and that you receive the support required to fulfill your parental responsibilities.

For shared custody situations, a well-defined visitation plan outlines how time is divided between both parents. Typically, court-ordered visitation schedules allow the noncustodial parent to spend specific weekends, weekdays, and holidays with the child. However, we recognize that every family's circumstances are unique, and we can help you create a visitation schedule that complies with court requirements while meeting the needs of both parents and children.