When a parent is awarded sole physical custody of a child, it means the child resides with and is under the supervision of only one parent. (mediationadvantage.com)
When the child's parents are unmarried, the statutes of most states require that the mother be awarded sole physical custody unless the father takes action to be awarded custody. (family.findlaw.com)
A parent with sole physical custody can share legal custody with the other parent, who usually has the right to regular visitation. (info.legalzoom.com)