Different Types of Custody Rulings
The custody agreement is often one of the most emotionally charged (and in some cases highly contested) aspects of divorce. If both parents wish to remain actively involved in the children's lives, they probably feel very strongly about the decision the court makes. However, the court will care very little about the parents' strong opinions - as the court's primary goal is to find the arrangement that best provides for the interests of the children. This week, our divorce lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to look at some of the different types of custody arrangements the court may use. Physical Custody Physical custody is the most commonly thought of portion of a custody arrangement. When a parent is granted physical custody of the children, the children live with him/her for at least part of the time. If a parent receives sole physical custody, the children will likely spend a majority of their time with him/her and may have limited or supervised visits w...