Physical Custody Attorneys in Reno, NV
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When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important decisions involves where a child will live and how much time each parent will spend with them.
In Nevada, this is called physical custody. At Carlson & Work, our Reno child custody attorneys understand how emotional and complex this issue can be. We’re here to guide you through the process and protect your parental rights.
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What Is Physical Custody?
Physical custody refers to the day-to-day care of a child. This includes where the child resides, their routine, and who provides basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, and supervision.
In Nevada, there are two main types of physical custody.
Joint Physical Custody
Parties who share joint physical custody each have custody of the children approximately half the time. Typically, courts in Nevada will still consider a custody schedule to be joint physical custody even if the time division isn’t perfectly 50/50. Usually, joint physical custody is extended up to approximately a 60/40 split in time. Joint physical custody is typically the standard arrangement unless the Nevada Best Interest Factors warrant otherwise.
Primary Physical Custody
Primary physical custody is when a child lives primarily with one parent, while the other parent usually has visitation rights or a set parenting schedule.
Sometimes one parent can be awarded primary physical custody if it is in the best interests of the children.
How Nevada Courts Decide Physical Custody
In Reno and throughout Washoe County, judges base physical custody decisions on the best interest of the child. Some of the most common factors the court considers include:
Each parent’s ability to provide a safe and stable home environment
The child’s relationship with each parent
The child’s ties to their school and community
History of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
The ability of each parent to co-parent and encourage a healthy relationship with the other parent
No two custody cases are alike. Judges look carefully at the details of your situation before making a ruling.
CUSTODY SCHEDULE
Parents can determine a custody schedule that works best for their children. This may include week-on/week-off, 3/4/4/3, or 1st-3rd-5th weekends. Carlson & Work can help you explore different custody schedules that comply with joint or primary custody and serve the children’s best interests in promoting stability and preserving their ability to participate in extracurricular activities.
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Receiving a Court order establishing child custody and visitation can benefit families because it creates a custody schedule for children that both parents must adhere to. Carlson & Work provides representation for parties filing for child custody.
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