Custody and Support

Custody refers to the legal responsibility and decision-making authority for a child's care, living arrangements, and welfare, which can be joint (shared by both parents) or sole (granted to one parent). Child support involves financial payments made by the non-custodial parent to help cover the child's needs, such as housing, food, education, and healthcare. The goal of custody and support arrangements is to ensure the child's stability, safety, and well-being, with decisions typically based on the child's best interests and legal guidelines.