The language of the Divorce Act has recently changed. One of the most relevant changes to parents is the move from talking about Custody and Access, to talking about Decision-Making and Parenting Time. Myth: When I have custody of my children, that means they live with me all the time, right? Reality: Part of the reason why the language has changed is because people generally misunderstand the meaning of the words we use. “Custody” is now called “Decision-Making” because that