Uncontested Divorce Custody Terms

Summary

In Georgia, legal custody involves making major decisions about the child, while physical custody pertains to the childs primary residence. If the agreement states the plaintiff shall have the right to make the final decision, it means the plaintiff has ultimate authority on major issues. To ensure neither party has final decision rights, the agreement can state, In the event of disagreement on major decisions regarding the child, both parties agree to mediation or court intervention. Neither party shall have the sole right to make the final decision.

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i am reviewing an uncontested divorce with minor children agreement that my husband presented to me. I have a couple questions regardin the verbiage
Hello Kia, I'd be glad to help you understand the agreement better. Could you please share the specific verbiage or sections that you have questions about?
legal and physical custody
Hello Kia, in Georgia:
- 'Legal custody' refers to the right to make major decisions about the child (education, health, etc.).
- 'Physical custody' pertains to where the child primarily resides.
Can you specify your concern regarding these terms in the agreement?
what does it mean the plaintiff shall have the right to make the final decision
In legal terms, "the plaintiff shall have the right to make the final decision" typically refers to the plaintiff having the ultimate authority to decide on major issues if the parties disagree. This could relate to decisions about child education, health, etc. in a custody context.
how can it be written that neither party have right to final decision
It can be written as "In the event of disagreement on major decisions regarding the child, both parties agree to mediation or court intervention. Neither party shall have the sole right to make the final decision."