While these numbers indicate a three-fold increase since 1986, they also seriously underestimate the numbers of fathers who provide much of the daily care of children. (omgchronicles.vickilarson.com)
• Most fathers shared responsibility for care tasks with their partners, with those in paid employment trying to be involved in the daily care of their child, including providing care during the night. (fatherhoodinstitute.org)
Legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make decisions for his child while physical custody involves the daily care of the child. (thespruce.com)