Which statement best describes 'Legal decision-making' in family law?

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Which statement best describes 'Legal decision-making' in family law?

Legal decision-making covers who has the authority to make major choices for a child—like education, health care, religion, and other important welfare decisions. This authority can be shared between both parents (joint) or held by one parent alone (sole). It’s separate from where the child lives (physical custody) or from financial support, and it’s determined as part of a parenting plan in family court, based on the child’s best interests. That makes the statement describing it as the parent’s right and responsibility to make major decisions for a child, which may be joint or sole, the best fit.

Legal decision-making covers who has the authority to make major choices for a child—like education, health care, religion, and other important welfare decisions. This authority can be shared between both parents (joint) or held by one parent alone (sole). It’s separate from where the child lives (physical custody) or from financial support, and it’s determined as part of a parenting plan in family court, based on the child’s best interests. That makes the statement describing it as the parent’s right and responsibility to make major decisions for a child, which may be joint or sole, the best fit.

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