custody battle

A custody battle is a legal dispute between parents or guardians over who will have primary responsibility and decision-making authority for a child's care and upbringing. It typically arises after a separation, divorce, or when caregivers disagree about the child's best interests. The court considers factors like the child's well-being, stability, and relationships with each parent to determine custody arrangements. The goal is to serve the child's best interests, which may involve joint custody, where both parents share responsibilities, or sole custody, where one parent has primary care with visitation rights for the other.