Yksittäispidettä

Yksittäispidettä, often translated as "individual custody" or "sole custody," is a legal term referring to a child custody arrangement where one parent is granted the exclusive right and responsibility to make decisions regarding the child's upbringing. This includes decisions about education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and general welfare. In such arrangements, the child typically resides with the custodial parent the majority of the time, and the non-custodial parent may have visitation rights, often referred to as "tuontioikeus" or "tapaamisoikeus" in Finnish legal contexts.

The concept of yksittäispidettä is distinct from joint custody ("yhteishuoltajuus"), where both parents share legal and physical custody. Courts typically consider the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Factors influencing a decision for yksittäispidettä might include a parent's ability to provide a stable home environment, their willingness and capacity to make sound decisions for the child, and in some cases, a history of domestic violence or substance abuse by one parent.

While one parent holds yksittäispidettä, the other parent usually retains certain rights, such as the right to information about the child's well-being and schooling. Child support obligations are also typically determined in conjunction with custody orders, with the non-custodial parent often being responsible for financial support. The specific details and legal implications of yksittäispidettä can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the unique circumstances of each case.