In Georgia, child custody can take various forms, including:
- Physical Custody: Determines where the child will live. It can be sole (with one parent) or joint (shared between both parents).
- Legal Custody: Involves decision-making authority over the child's upbringing, such as education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. It can also be sole or joint.
- Sole Custody: One parent has exclusive physical and legal custody of the child.
- Joint Custody: Both parents share physical and/or legal custody, fostering collaboration in raising the child.
- Primary Custody: Designates the parent with whom the child primarily resides, while the other parent may have visitation rights.
- Visitation Rights: Specifies the schedule and conditions under which the non-custodial parent can spend time with the child.
These custody arrangements are determined based on the best interests of the child, taking into account factors like the parents' relationship, the child's preferences, and the physical and emotional well-being of all parties involved.