Asked by Kelsi Foltyn on Jul 09, 2024
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Since her parent's amicable divorce,Nina lives with her father during the week and with her mother on the weekends and school holidays.More than likely,Nina's father has ______.
A) joint physical and legal custody
B) sole physical and legal custody
C) sole physical and joint legal custody
D) joint physical and sole legal custody
Sole Legal Custody
A legal arrangement where only one parent has the right to make major decisions regarding the child’s welfare, education, and health.
Joint Physical Custody
A legal arrangement where children live and spend significant time with both parents after separation or divorce.
- Understand the consequences of arrangements for parental custody and the duties of teachers in interactions with parents who are divorced or separated.
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Divyesh PatelJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Joint physical and legal custody means both parents share significant periods of physical custody and are equally involved in making major decisions about the child's life, which aligns with Nina's living arrangement and presumably shared decision-making about her.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the consequences of arrangements for parental custody and the duties of teachers in interactions with parents who are divorced or separated.