Child Custody vs. Legal Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Child Custody: This is about deciding where a child will live and who makes important decisions for them after parents separate or divorce. It focuses on the child's well-being and includes arranging where they will live and who will decide on their schooling and healthcare. Legal Divorce: This is the official process of ending a marriage. It deals with splitting up property, settling debts, and deciding on spousal support. If there are children, child custody will be part of the divorce process, but legal divorce is about ending the marriage itself.