What are the two types of custody in Pennsylvania?

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19 Dec 2025

The two types of custody are:

Legal Custody: Authority to make important decisions for the child.
Physical Custody: Where the child lives and the parenting schedule.

Note that each of these can be shared, primary, or partial. A skilled custody attorney at Tibbott & Richardson, P.C. can guide you regarding custody matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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