Custody

In Massachusetts there are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody allows parents to make important decisions in a child’s life such as schooling, religious upbringing and medical decisions. Physical custody determines where the child actually lives. It is not uncommon for divorced parents to share both legal and physical custody. If you cannot come to a custody agreement on your own, the courts do so based on what is in the best interest of the child. A family law attorney will be able to best represent your child’s interests.