In Minnesota, as is the case in many other states, there are two kinds of child custody, physical and legal. A parent who is granted physical custody has the right to make decisions regarding where the child lives and his or her day-to-day activities. A parent who is given legal custody has the right to make decisions regarding a child's religious instruction, health care and education.
Should 'shared parenting' be go-to in Minnesota custody cases?
Laws are not set in stone, including the family laws that impact family's futures and well-being. When societal norms change and/or when laws just don't seem to be serving the best interest of society, it is up to lawmakers and citizens to act.
