What is the difference between sole vs. joint custody?

What is the difference between sole vs. joint custody?

Now that you know the difference between legal and physical custody, you might be wondering. “What is the difference between sole vs. joint custody?”

Not unlike understanding the difference between legal and physical, the difference between sole vs. joint custody is a common question.

Essentially, joint legal custody is when parents share the rights, privileges, duties, and powers relating to their children. This means both parents have a say in education, medical, and religious decisions.

Whereas, sole custody is when one parent is responsible for the children’s rights, privileges, and duties. Meaning that sole parent is able to make decisions on the children’s education, medical, and religious decisions.

Utah courts review a number of factors, when determining how to divvy the custody arrangements. And all factors will take into consideration the scenario that is in the children’s best interest.

Whether you and your former spouse are in agreement or a battle over your vision of what custody should look like, the lawyer you chose to represent you is essential to the outcome of your case.

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