What is Child Custody?

Child custody entails the division of children between spouses to theoretically ensure the best interests of the child. Child custody can take on many forms, from sole custody to shared arrangements where the parents change houses during the week. Unfortunately, child custody battles tend to be the most contentious parts of a divorce, and children can often become the accident victims of a divorce, which is why child custody laws are designed with the best interests of the child in mind.