dual custody laws

Dual custody laws refer to legal arrangements where both parents share decision-making responsibilities and sometimes physical custody of their child after separation or divorce. These laws aim to promote continued parental involvement and stability for the child, often resulting in joint custody agreements. Depending on the jurisdiction, dual custody may involve joint legal custody (both parents make important decisions) and/or joint physical custody (child spends significant time with both parents). The specific terms vary by state or country, but the overarching goal is to support a child's best interests by fostering active participation from both parents.