- Legal custodygives a parent the right to make decisions about the child’s education, health care, religion, and general welfare.
- Physical custodydetermines where the child lives most of the time.
Jamie is seeking full physical custody, meaning the child would live with her full-time, while proposing shared legal custody so that Post has input in major decisions.
Given Post’s demanding touring schedule, full physical custody to the child’s mother with scheduled visitation to Post, is likely more realistic. A 50/50 custody split is rarely practical, especially for a parent with a nontraditional lifestyle and significant travel commitments.
Parenting Capabilities, Mental Health, and Court Oversight
Post has publicly spoken about his emotional journey and credited his daughter and Jamie with saving him during a dark time. He told reporters that becoming a father changed his life, but also admitted that just four years ago, he was on a “terrible” path.
“Changes your life in the best way ever. And the most beautiful thing is, she has a beautiful mom.” … “Four years ago, I was on a rough path. It was terrible,” the rapper said last year in a Rollingstone article about how his daughter changed his life.
This timeline is significant. If Jamie chooses to raise concerns about Post’s past mental health or fitness as a caregiver, the court could:
