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What is the difference between legal and physical custody?

April 26, 2017Custody Legal physical

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What is the difference between legal and physical custody?

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Physical custody refers to where the child lives and who has responsibilities associated with daily childcare. Legal custody is the decision-making responsibilities associated with the education, healthcare and religious upbringing of a child.