A recently divorced parent suddenly finds himself learning a new language, the language of custody. There are so many words, it is easy to be overwhelmed or confused. Here is a basic guide to common terms used in custody cases.

Joint custody. Also known as: housing policy, co-parenting, Shared Parenting. Joint custody may refer to individuals or joint custody. Physics is when parents share physical time with the child. Thechildren live around the same time with both parents. Legal if the parents share the decision for their child. Both parents contribute to the formation, religious and health-policy decisions. All of these terms means that parents are working together to educate children. This is the alternative to have sole custody. Sun is when a parent has visited most of the time with the child and parent. And if a parent takes all decisions about children.

ChildCustody Agreement. Also called: Parenting Plan, visit child agreement. The custody agreement for the children to specify the terms of custody. It explains what type of parenting plan, parents (joint, sole, etc.) and also the timing of visits. The program of visits to the conditions of access of parents of the child. This includes holidays and vacations are planned educational visits. The agreement also contains no provisions or requirementsParents are for the Agreement (as to give parents a copy of a travel itinerary with the other parent before a holiday). Under the agreement, is presented and adopted by the Court, the Court makes an order. The court order of custody is the legal agreement for the baby plan. Parents need to honor the agreement or be held in contempt of court.

Child Custody Court. Also known as: Family Court. This is the judge who accepted thechild custody forms and documents necessary to activate when they are in the custody of the file. This is the district court in your state. It 'the same court as it applies for a divorce.

Child Custody Mediation: Mediation is when the other parent and child neutral third party to give you to prepare your housing contract. You can try a private placement or, sometimes, is for the disposal of the Court. Some states require that parents participate in mediation before going toCourt.

These are the most common terms you hear when being involved in a custody situation. After using the language that makes the whole process much less confusing. And if you understand the law, you are free to roam the most important issues – such as creating your plan for parenting and spending time with the child.