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What is the difference between joint and sole custody? What about shared custody?

April 26, 2017Custody difference Joint Shared sole

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What is the difference between joint and sole custody? What about shared custody?

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Joint custody means that both parents make major decisions about the children together. Sole custody means that one parent makes most or all major decisions about the children. Shared custody exists when children live with each parent at least 40 per cent of the time. In these circumstances, child support may be calculated differently under the Child Support Guidelines.