Custody and Support
"Custody and Support" refers to the legal arrangements made for the care and financial support of children after parents separate or divorce. Custody determines where the child will live and who will make important decisions about their upbringing, while support involves financial contributions from one parent to the other to help cover the child's needs.
There are two main types of custody: physical custody, which refers to where the child resides, and legal custody, which involves decision-making authority regarding education, health care, and other significant matters. Child support is typically calculated based on the income of the non-custodial parent and the needs of the child.