Some states require that a child spend a minimum number of nights with each parent in joint physical custody arrangements. (info.legalzoom.com)
I am in favor of joint physical custody arrangements, but only when both parents are able to work together and have their children's best interest at heart. (divorcesource.com)
Joint legal custody means that parents share major parenting decisions, while joint physical custody means that children live with each parent for nearly equal amounts of time. (divorcenet.com)