Definition: The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

Alright class, settle down and let’s see… Let’s talk about “custody,” it’s a word you’ll meet, It deals with families, bittersweet. The dictionary says it’s quite clear, "The legal right to care, year after year." Think of it this way, a gentle plea, Who decides how children will be free? Custody means deciding who's in charge, Of looking after a child, with love and large! It’s about the care they need each day, Where they’ll live and play, come what may. We have physical custody , you see, Where a child actually lives, happily! And then there's legal custody too, Who makes decisions for them, it’s true! Does that make sense to you? Any questions before we move on? Don’t be shy, let your thoughts be known!