Sole Custody

When only one parent has the authority to make important decisions about a child. 

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Related terms

  •  Supervised Visitation

    A type of visitation where the non-custodial parent visits a child while someone else is also there.

  • Visitation

    When a family member who doesn’t have custody seeks a court order to be able to spend time with the child

  • Joint Physical Custody

    When parents share equal time with the child.

  • Sole Custody

    When only one parent can make important decisions about a child.