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Scam Text Messages — Traffic School Fines:

The court has received reports of individuals receiving text messages claiming they owe outstanding fines related to traffic school matters. If you have completed and paid for traffic school and received a certificate, you do not owe any additional fines. These messages appear to be fraudulent. Do not click any links or provide payment information. If you have questions about your case, please contact the court directly.

Legal Terms

Relating to Child Custody

Legal Custody: The rights and responsibilities of parents to make decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of their children.

Joint Legal Custody: Both parents share in the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of their children.

Sole Legal Custody: One parent has the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of the children.

Physical Custody: How much time the children spend with each parent; where the children live; how day-to-day responsibilities are fulfilled.

Joint Physical Custody: Children spend a significant amount of time with each parent.