{"id":115,"count":1,"description":"Legal custody<\/strong> refers to the right and responsibility of a parent to make important decisions on behalf of their child regarding their upbringing, welfare, and future. It encompasses decisions regarding education, healthcare, religion, and other aspects of the child's life that have a long-term impact.\r\n\r\nLegal custody can be awarded to one or both parents in a divorce or separation. If both parents are awarded legal custody, it is known as joint legal custody, and both parents have an equal say in making decisions on behalf of the child. If one parent is awarded legal custody, it is known as sole legal custody, and that parent has the right to make all major decisions on behalf of the child without the other parent's input.\r\n\r\nIn determining legal custody, the court in Georgia considers several factors to determine the best interests of the child. Factors may include the child's age, the relationship of the child with each parent, each parent's ability to provide for the child's needs, the child's preferences (depending on the child's age), and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse.\r\n\r\nParents who share custody in Georgia are required to make major decisions about their child together, regardless of who the child lives with. This means that both parents must be involved in making decisions about the child's education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and other important matters. However, day-to-day decisions such as what the child eats for breakfast or what clothes the child wears can be made by the parent who has physical custody.\r\n\r\nIn the event that the parents cannot agree on a major decision regarding the child's welfare, they may need to seek the assistance of a mediator or the court. 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