The Declaration of Independence of the United States is an example of an assertion of equality of men, but not of women, under natural rights, with its language all men are created equal; John Locke is sometimes considered the founder of this form.
Types of child custody. Learn how the most common kinds of custody arrangements work, including sole/joint legal custody, sole/joint physical custody, and birdâs nest custody. Read more. Learn the differences between full custody (or sole custody) and joint custody (or shared custody), and see how the court decides which of these to grant.
The best interests of the child is always the paramount factor used in determining custody issues; having both parents involved in a child's life is greatly encouraged by family courts in Virginia. There are two types of custody in the state: legal custody and physical custody. Obtaining sole custody of your child requires the court to give you both legal and physical custody. Even so, the child's other parent is often granted visitation rights.