An order made by a court placing a child in the care of a person. This term was after June 1996, replaced by "residence order" and from 1 July 2006 it is replaced with the term who the child 'lives with'.

An order entered by the court which states which parent the child(ren) will live with. a) Joint Custody - Both parents share important decisions about their child(ren). b) Sole Custody - One parent is responsible for important decisions regarding the child(ren) living with them. c) Custodial Parent - Person with legal custody and with whom the child lives. d) Non-custodial Parent - Parent who does not have primary custody of a child but who is responsible for financial support. e) Primary Residential Parent - In a joint custody agreements a term which indicates the parent with whom the child(ren) reside the majority of the time.

Legally binding determination that establishes with whom a child shall live. The meaning of different types of custody terms (e.g., Joint Custody, Shared Custody, Split Custody) vary from State to State.

a court order which establishes the type of custodial arrangement the parents will follow

A legally binding determination that establishes with whom a child shall live. The meanings of different types of custody arrangements (such as joint custody, shared custody, sole custody and split custody) vary from state to state.

An order made prior to the implementation of the Children Act 1989, giving to a person either legal custody (the rights over a child affecting his or her person, including how the child spends his or her time), or actual custody (physical possession of the child).

legal determination which establishes with whom a child shall live