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Child custody and guardianship are legal terms related to the care and responsibility of a child, especially after the separation or divorce of parents.
Custody refers to the legal rights and duties a parent has regarding the child's
upbringing, including decisions about education, healthcare, and welfare. Custody can be:
Physical custody (where the child lives)
Legal custody (who makes major decisions for the child) It may be granted as sole (one parent) or joint (both parents sharing responsibility).
Guardianship is broader and usually applies when someone other than the biological parents is granted legal responsibility for a minor, often due to the parents being unfit, deceased, or unavailable.
Courts decide custody and guardianship based on the best interests of the child, considering factors such as the child’s safety, emotional well-being, and relationship with each parent or guardian.
Disputes in custody and guardianship require sensitive handling, as they deeply affect the child's development and future.