ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Joint custody (Spain)

Okay kiddo, you know how sometimes when mom and dad are not together, they both want to spend time with you and make decisions about your life? Joint custody means that both mom and dad get to do those things. It's like having two bosses who both have important jobs to do.

In Spain, joint custody is a legal agreement that says both mom and dad have the same rights and responsibilities when it comes to taking care of their kids. This means that they both have to come up with a plan for how much time you will spend with each of them and what kinds of things you will do together. They might talk to a judge about this plan to make sure it's fair for everyone involved.

When you have joint custody, both parents have the right to see your school reports, go to parent-teacher conferences, and make important decisions about your health and well-being. This can be really helpful because it means that you get to have a relationship with both mom and dad, even if they are not living together.

Remember, joint custody means that both mom and dad love you very much and want to be there for you, no matter what.