When a finalized divorce states "custody", does that mean sole custody?

Q:  I am the custodial parent and not sure if the non custodial parent has joint legal custody. It was never an issue until now.

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divorce states: "That the Plaintiff shall have custody". since it doesn't mention the Defendant, does that mean that the Defendant has no custody?


A:  David's Answer:  If it just says "custody," then you do NOT have joint custody. The non-custodial parent has those parenting & access rights as prescribed in either your judgment or agreement (if you had the latter).  -- David Bliven, Bronx Child Custody attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)