Custody law varies a lot from state to state — what the schedule is even called, whether 50/50 is presumed, how child support is calculated, and what happens when a parent wants to move. These plain-language guides break down each state’s rules with citations to the controlling statute. More states are on the way.
How custody works in Texas — conservatorship, the Standard Possession Order default schedule, child support, and geographic restrictions. Plain-language guide with statute citations.
How custody works in Florida — parental responsibility, the 50/50 time-sharing presumption, parenting plans, child support, and the 50-mile relocation rule. Plain-language guide with statute citations.
How custody works in Ohio — allocation of parental rights, shared parenting plans, parenting time, child support, and relocation. Plain-language guide with statute citations.
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