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split custody

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A quick definition of split custody:

Split custody is when parents have more than one child and they each get custody of at least one child. Sometimes, one child lives with one parent all the time and the other child lives with the other parent all the time. Other times, the children switch back and forth between the parents' homes. Split custody is not very common because it's usually better for siblings to stay together. But sometimes, split custody is the best choice if the children don't get along or if one child wants to live with a different parent. Parents have to agree on split custody and show the court that it's the best thing for their children. The court will look at different things to decide if split custody is okay.

A more thorough explanation:

Split custody is a type of custody arrangement where parents divide the custody of their children between them. This means that one parent has sole custody of some of the children, while the other parent has sole custody of the remaining children. Split custody is not common because it is generally not considered beneficial to split up siblings.

However, there are some situations where split custody is the best option. For example, if there are children who are very combative or abusive with each other, one child has serious mental health problems, or it is otherwise impossible to parent them together all the time due to their joint behaviors, parents can choose to engage in a split custody arrangement. Another common situation where split custody is implemented is when one of the children is an older teen and wants to live with the parent other than the primary custodial one.

In order to get split custody, parents must ensure that their state laws allow for it, they must agree on the custody arrangement, and they must show the court that split custody is the best way to serve the interests of their children. The court will look at a number of factors before it will allow a split custody arrangement. In some states, these are listed in the split custody laws. In others, the court will use the "best interests of the child" standard to see if it is right for the children. Note that even if the parents agree on the arrangement, the court may not approve it.

For example, if a family has three children and the parents decide to split custody, one parent may have sole custody of the oldest child, while the other parent has sole custody of the younger two children. This arrangement may be necessary if the oldest child has a strong preference to live with the other parent and the parents agree that it is in the best interest of all the children.

Another example is if two siblings are constantly fighting and it is affecting their mental health and well-being. In this case, the parents may decide to split custody so that each parent has sole custody of one child. This way, the siblings can have a break from each other and hopefully improve their relationship over time.

Overall, split custody is a custody arrangement that involves dividing the custody of children between parents. It is generally not common, but may be necessary in certain situations where it is in the best interest of the children.

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@EvolBunny: im a uki
babycat
11:11
terrible admin
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:11
@babycat: I wonder why gtown felt what they said was a good idea and how secure that individual felt in their job to believe there would be no backlash.
Dkk
11:11
please, tell me more about Europa: The Last Battle @MostlyLegal
11:11
nothing you dont already know
Dkk
11:12
Lmfao, damn out of messages again. Time to go sit in the hot tub.
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: honestly fuck these schools
11:12
The way they act is so cringe and gives mad ick
babycat
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: people are saying this has been a pattern with them
babycat
11:12
imagine being a religious school and not supporting mothers. practice what you preach!
11:12
Fuck dem hoes
11:13
Child bearing people*
11:13
i cant spell fuck dont correct me
11:15
Anywayyyyy, i think today i will withdraw all my apps
11:15
This lsat is not doing it
babycat
11:15
lol live ur truth
11:15
ASU at 154 is damn good
11:15
154 scholly
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:15
It is shitty that was a pattern of behavior but I am glad someone is finally standing up for themselves. Like I can be a pretty rigid butthole guy when it comes to getting stuff but a complete lack of empathy or situational awareness shown by the school and their staff is mind blowing. When I was talking about it in the office they all thought I was lying cause it sounds so crazy.
Dkk
11:16
@babycat: ahh link me something. Idk what you are talking about with GTown and mothers and all that.
11:16
Idk if any of you watch UFC but one time interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall won a fight and said on the mic afterwards “if you feel scared to do something, that’s a pretty good sign you should just go fucking do it” and I believe that applies very much to people wondering if they should R&R. Sure you can but why not just see what happens now?
babycat
11:16
School fucked up so bad they got hellwoods to sign a petition
11:16
Ive also heard their career center is awful too, I think its why it will never be anything but 14-15
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:17
@Dkk: i think a law student was pregnant and due to give birth a few days before finals and they refused to accomodate her
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:17
accommodate*
11:17
@Mostlylegal: yeah and i was thinking fuck it just go party for three years but i got other options and need to start building, top law schools were worth that 3 year pause but i am not sure i can do that for asu and their outcomes
11:19
Also I just got diagnosed with ADHD is it stupid if I dont take the test again now that Im medicated?
Dkk
11:19
She offered to take it early? Should have given her that one. Remote I can understand saying no to but taking it early, yes.
babycat
11:20
big things coming for babycat. I own a resistance band now
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