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What is the Difference Between Custody vs Legal Guardianship? 

February 25, 2026 | Uncategorized

Child custody means the legal rights given to a parent to care for, guide, and make decisions about a minor child. It’s typically awarded as part of divorce, legal separation, or paternity lawsuits, and considers how a child’s day-to-day life will be structured as well…

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