yhteishuoltajuuden

Yhteishuoltajuus is a Finnish legal term referring to joint custody of a child. It means that both parents share the responsibility for the child's upbringing, education, care, and welfare, even if they do not live together. This shared responsibility extends to decision-making regarding the child's matters.

In cases of joint custody, the child typically resides with one parent, referred to as the primary custodian, while the other parent has visiting rights. However, the non-resident parent retains significant rights and responsibilities in the child's life. Decisions concerning the child's education, health, and religious upbringing, among other important matters, must be made jointly by both parents. If the parents cannot agree on a significant issue, it may be necessary to seek resolution through legal channels.

Yhteishuoltajuus is the standard arrangement in Finland when parents separate or divorce and have children. The primary goal is to ensure that both parents remain actively involved in the child's life and that decisions are made in the child's best interest. This model emphasizes the importance of co-parenting and the continued relationship between the child and both parents, recognizing that a child benefits from having both parents involved in their upbringing. The specific arrangements for living situations and contact can be agreed upon by the parents or decided by a court if an agreement cannot be reached.