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There are three types of child custody: joint, sole, and shared.

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Joint custody is when both parents share custody of the child. This can be split 50/50 or it can be something else depending on the parents' agreement. Joint custody means that both parents make major decisions about the children together.

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Sole custody is when one parent has full custody of the child and the other parent has no rights to see the child. Sole custody means that one parent makes most or all major decisions about the children.

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Shared custody is when both parents have significant time with the child and share parenting responsibilities. Shared custody exists when children live with each parent at least 40 per cent of the time. In these circumstances, child support may be calculated differently under the Child Support Guidelines.

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