Temporary Custody

Temporary custody refers to a court-granted arrangement where a child lives with one parent or designated caregiver for a limited time, often during legal proceedings. This arrangement helps ensure the child's safety and well-being while issues like divorce or custody disputes are resolved. Temporary custody may include specific visitation rights for the non-custodial parent. The court assesses various factors, such as the child's best interests, stability, and the parents' circumstances, to determine who will have temporary custody and under what conditions. This situation is typically revisited for a permanent custody decision later.