Ingrid's parents have always made decisions together when it came to any important aspects of Ingrid's life, for example about the type of preschool she would attend and how involved her religious education should be. In case of a divorce, the approximation rule would dictate that the court should award:

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The approximation rule suggests that post-divorce custody arrangements should approximate the caretaking relationships that existed prior to the divorce. Since Ingrid's parents made decisions together, joint legal custody reflects their prior joint decision-making role in her life.

Ingrid's Parents Have Always Made Decisions Together When It Came