What are the Benefits of Primary Physical Custody?

Primary physical custody occurs when a child lives exclusively with one parent, although the other parent will almost always be granted visitation rights.

This custodial arrangement has a number of benefits for your child, which should be carefully considered when determining how custody will be shared.

Listed below are a few of the factors to consider when pursuing primary physical custody in a Virginia divorce: 

• Your child will be able to maintain a consistent routine. This is important for your child, especially in the aftermath of a traumatic divorce. Living with one parent ensures that your child has a normal day-to-day routine and can attend the same school.
• Your child will still be able to visit with the other parent. Even though your child is living with just you, he or she will still be able to visit your spouse during specified times.
• Your child doesn't need to have two of everything. One of the issues with joint physical custody, especially for younger children, is leaving toys and friends behind when living with the other parent. This can be troubling for younger children who thrive on consistency. 

To learn more about primary physical custody in Virginia, refer to our article Benefits and Challenges of Primary Physical Custody in Virginia.

Throughout your divorce proceedings, you'll naturally have a lot of questions specific to your circumstances. That is why it is so important to have a Virginia divorce lawyer on your side who understands your case and will keep your best interests in mind when defending your case in court.

The Virginia divorce attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent Virginia women who wish to file for divorce. We are committed to fighting for your rights, assisting in child custody disputes, and ensuring that you receive everything you are entitled to and need in order to start your new life. Contact us today to schedule a legal consultation - (757) 425-5200.