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what is the difference between legal custody and adoption
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carolinnbecerra said:
chicago, IL
what is the difference between legal custody and adoption
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Legal Custody: The right and obligation to make decisions about a child's upbringing, including schooling and medical care. Many states typically have both parents share legal custody of a child.

Adoption: A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all legal purposes -- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody.
 
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