Custody of a minor child can be joint between the parents or solely in one parent. There are two types of custody: Physical and Legal. Physical Custody means the routine daily care, control, and residence of the minor child - basically where the child lives most of the time. Legal Custody means the right to determine a minor child's upbringing, including education, health care, and religious training - basically having a say in the major decisions in your child's life.
To learn more about making an initial custody determination, click here.
To learn more about modifying custody, click here.