Custody Arrangements Between Families In Transition
Custody arrangements, which are also referred to as parenting plans in California, are exactly what they sound like; an arrangement involving physical and legal custody of a child between two parents or guardians. Physical custody is typically granted to the parent whom the child will physically be living with, and arrangements can vary wildly between individual divorce cases. In contrast, legal custody refers to authority to make decisions on behalf of the child, and while arrangements can also be varied, California generally prefers assigning joint legal custody when possible.
Physical Custody