While joint custody gives both parents the right to make decisions for their children, it doesn't necessarily mean that the children spend equal amounts of time with each parent. (canadiandivorcelaws.com)
In joint legal custody arrangements, parents share equally in decision - making responsibility for a child but may not necessarily spend equal amounts of time with them. (info.legalzoom.com)
Joint physical custody means that each parent has scheduled contact with the child but not necessarily for equal amounts of time. (divorcesource.com)