Citation

Twiford JR. Behav. Sci. Law 1986; 4(2): 157-168.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.2370040205

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article examines the social, historical, empirical, and legal issues surrounding the concept of joint custody which has now been accepted in over half of the states. Early results in joint custody states suggest that joint custody awards prove satisfactory to parents and children provided that the parents are able to cooperate in childrearing activities and that they live in close geographic proximity. General recommendations and guidelines for joint custody are presented.

Language: en