Child custody refers to the guardianship of a minor child after divorce. This includes legal custody of a child, which parents have the right to take decisions about their education, discipline, medical issues, religion etc and also the physical custody of the child, i.e. with whom the child should live. After getting a divorce, you should approach an attorney regarding child custody and support issues. Online family lawyer who practices solely in family law can help you to determine which kind of child custody you should opt for.