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Can I get sole custody of my child in California?

First, it is important to understand what sole custody is and is not. Sole custody does not necessarily mean that … Show More you are the only parent who will have access to your child and the other parent will no longer be able to see the child. Such arrangements are rare and typically only used in extenuating circumstances such as when one parent poses a threat to the child’s safety or well-being. Two kinds of child custody exist in California: physical custody and legal custody. Each of these can be broken down into either sole custody (also known as primary custody) or joint custody arrangements. When most people think about sole custody, they tend to be thinking about sole physical custody. In most …Read More »

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