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Sole Custody is when both legal and physical custody are given to one parent. The child has only one primary residence. Split Custody - Split custody is easiest to describe in a situation where there are two children and each parent obtains full physical custody over one child.
These phrases, however, are frequently misunderstood. This article provides an overview of sole custody and explains the meaning of this important term. In the U.S, child custody can be joint (shared) or sole, (awarded to just one parent). All custody decisions are made by the court and in the best interests of the child. What is Sole Custody? A parent with sole custody of a child has exclusive physical and legal custody rights concerning the child. Learn about this and more in FindLaw's Child Custody section.