What is Joint Custody?

And what is joint legal custody in Nevada?

In Nevada, without evidence to the contrary, the courts assume that joint custody is the best solution for children after a divorce. What does it mean to have joint custody of your child? A child custody lawyer in Las Vegas can help you understand all of the ramifications of this type of custody. This video also explains more.

Joint custody encompasses legal and physical custody. Joint legal custody means a shared right to make important decisions about a child’s life, such as medical decisions. Physical custody refers to where the child lives. You may ask your child custody lawyer to allow one parent to have physical custody, or you may choose for your family lawyer to negotiate shared physical custody. Your child custody lawyer will help you present a case that demonstrates that your desired custody outcome is in the best interest of your child.