Joint custody
Custody arrangement where both parents exercise custody alternately. Favored by Supreme Court case law when both parents are fit and geographic proximity allows it. Does not automatically exempt from child support.
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Alternative dispute resolution method where a neutral third party (mediator) facilitates communication between parties to reach an agreement. It is voluntary, confidential and cheaper than litigation.
Judicial declaration that a marriage was never valid due to a defect present at the time of celebration (lack of consent, bigamy, prohibited kinship).
Set of rights and duties of parents over their non-emancipated minor children. Includes custody, maintenance, education and legal representation. Exercised jointly by both parents.
Right of the non-custodial parent to maintain regular contact with minor children after separation or divorce. Includes alternate weekends, holidays and festive periods. Set by the judge attending to the best interest of the child.
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