custody papers
Legal guardianship forms
Custody papers are legal documents that establish which parent or guardian has the right to care for a child after divorce or separation.
They specify physical custody (where the child lives) and legal custody (who makes decisions about education, healthcare, and upbringing).
She filed the custody papers with the court.
He kept copies of the custody papers in a safe place.
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