Do Mediators Interview Children?
Legal Terms Relating to Child Custody: Visitation: The designated time in which the non-custodial parent shall have responsibility of the children. Legal Custody: The rights and responsibilities of parents to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of their children. Joint Legal Custody: Both parents share in the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of a child. Sole Legal Custody: One parent has the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of a child. Physical Custody: How much time the children spend with each parent; where the children live; how day-to-day responsibilities are fulfilled. Joint Physical Custody: Children spend a significant amount of time with each parent.