Child custody arrangements can take various forms depending on the specific circumstances of each family. The primary types of custody include physical custody, which determines where the child will reside, and legal custody, which pertains to decision-making authority regarding the child’s upbringing. Custody arrangements may be sole (one parent has primary custody) or joint (both parents share custody), and may involve different schedules, such as alternating weeks or weekends. Additionally, parents may have shared or sole legal custody, depending on their ability to cooperate and make decisions in the child’s best interests.