What are the major differences between having joint custody with final say vs. sole custody?
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Off the top of my head, I would say there is no meaningful difference. "Final say" may include some obligation to inform or consult the other parent before making decisions, but ultimately you make the decision. Maybe "final say" could refer to some subset of parenting - final say over activities and schools, but not over residence or education? but that seems unusual to me.
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Originally posted by Perserverance View PostWhat are the major differences between having joint custody with final say vs. sole custody?
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Originally posted by Perserverance View PostWhat are the major differences between having joint custody with final say vs. sole custody?
A parent with sole custody can also usually relocate without having to get consent from the other parent as long as arrangements for access to continue are made.
Final say requires that the parents negotiate and make joint decisions about the various aspects of care for the child. Only if the parents disagree would the final say clause come into play.
If final say is put in place for a joint custody situation, it is often split between the parents (but not always), for example: One parent has final say in health and religion and the other parent has final say in education and extracurricular activities.
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