Parents usually receive joint custody, which allows each of them to play a role in the child's life and spend time with the child, unless there is a specific reason to give one parent sole custody.| Justia
Although a minor's grandparent may file a petition with the court for full care and custody, courts usually prefer that children live with their parents and grant such petitions only in very limited circumstances.| Justia
Information on how physical and legal custody of a child is decided during a divorce, and how a joint custody arrangement works.| Justia