JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY Clause Examples

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. Joint legal custody means that major decisions relating to the children’s education, religious training, extraordinary medical care and extracurricular activities shall be made by the parents jointly. Routine and day-to-day decisions shall be made by the parent with whom the children are residing that day. In case of emergency, where time does not allow consultation with the other parent, the parent with physical possession of the children shall take whatever emergency action is necessary to meet the health care or other necessary need. As soon as possible thereafter, the parent making such an emergency decision will advise the other parent of same.

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. I share legal custody of this child with “Other Guardian/Custodian” named here: . As such, I understand that Other Guardian/Custodian is entitled to know about this child’s treatment, and both Other Guardian/Custodian and I will know about his child’s services unless it poses a risk to the child. I certify that I personally have advised the Other Guardian/Custodian that the child has been seen or will be seen by Xxxxxx Xxxxxx for services, and the child’s Other Guardian/Custodian gave clear permission for these services with the child. I understand that Xxxxxx Xxxxxx cannot provide services to my child unless Other Guardian/Custodian provides their full consent

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. Primary Physical Custody To One Party, Secondary Physical Custody To The Other: The following 12 paragraphs provide for joint legal custody, shared physical custody, and includes a sample visitation schedule.

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. (1) The husband and wife will have joint custody of the child(▇▇▇) and the child(▇▇▇) will have their primary residence in the home of the wife, and the wife will have the day-to-day care and control of the child(▇▇▇). (2) The child(▇▇▇)’s best interests will always be paramount. (3) There will be full disclosure between the parties on all matters affecting the welfare of the child(▇▇▇) and the parties will confer as often as necessary to resolve any such matter. (4) The husband will have the right to visit frequently with the child(▇▇▇) outside the wife’s residence as often as is reasonably convenient to the wife, husband and child(▇▇▇). Visits will include, but not be limited to, the following times: (i) two days each week from .m. until .m. (ii) every second weekend from at .m. until at .m.; (iii) one month each summer; (iv) one-half of the spring school vacation; (v) one-half of the Christmas vacation. (5) If the wife predeceases the husband, the day-to-day care and control of the child(▇▇▇) will revert to the husband. (6) Neither party will remove the child(ren) from the Municipality of without the consent in writing of the other, except for a brief vacation. (Option Number 1: Passports) (7) The wife will have the right to obtain passports for the child(▇▇▇) and the husband consents to the issuance of same.

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. The child(ren) of the marriage will be in the joint custody of the parties, and will ordinarily reside with the wife, subject to the following: (1) The husband will have every reasonable and liberal opportunity to visit the child(▇▇▇) and to have the child(▇▇▇) visit him including the right to have the child(▇▇▇) to stay overnight with him or to take the child(▇▇▇) away with him from time to time as may be agreed; and (2) The husband will have full participation in all major considerations regarding the child(▇▇▇).

JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY. Joint legal custody of the minor child(ren) according to the following provisions. The parent the minor child is with has the right to make day-to-day decisions for the child(ren). For decisions which will have a more lasting impact on the minor child(ren), Mother and Father shall endeavor to consult in good faith regarding all major decisions affecting the minor child(ren), including major health, education, religious, maintenance, and other general welfare decisions which will have a lasting significance upon the minor child(ren). Should Mother and Father be unable to reach an agreement, the parties shall attend mediation within sixty (60) days of written request for same. Each party shall be under an affirmative obligation to schedule and participate in mediation in good faith within sixty (60) days of written request. The foregoing shall not limit any medical decision requiring immediate intervention. ____________ (initial) Sole Legal Custody to Mother Sole Legal Custody of the minor children shall be vested with Mother. ____________ (initial) Sole Legal Custody to Father Sole Legal Custody of the minor children shall be vested with Father.