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Today's Terms
Absolute divorce
Definition:
An absolute divorce completely dissolves the marriage, resulting in both partners to become single.
Joint custody
Definition:
In this case, both parents come to an agreement and share legal as well as physical custody over their children and make joint decisions.
Change of circumstances
Definition:
This refers to the court's anticipation that circumstances, especially a child's decision with whom to live, might change over the course of time. Therefore, change of circumstances refers to the ability to change custody orders if it can be proven that t
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Did You Know?
Mediation is a common way to resolve disagreements regarding child custody and visitation.
