custody case

Child placement hearing

A custody case is a legal proceeding to determine which parent or guardian will have responsibility for a child, typically following divorce or separation.

Courts consider factors like parental fitness, stability, and the child's best interests.

The custody case dragged on for months.

Custody cases can involve physical custody, legal custody, or both.

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Parents plus their offspring

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