Physical Custody
/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈkʌstədi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right and duty to have a child physically present and to care for the child's daily needs.
The court awarded physical custody to the mother, giving her the child's primary residence and care.
Forms
- physical custody
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Commentary
Physical custody refers specifically to the child's living arrangements and day-to-day care, as distinct from legal custody, which involves decision-making authority.
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