Full Definition of CONTINENTAL SHELF. : a shallow submarine plain of varying width forming a border to a continent and typically ending in a comparatively steep slope to the deep ocean floor. See continental shelf defined for English-language learners.See continental shelf defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. a shallow submarine plain of varying width forming a border to a continent and typically ending in a comparatively steep slope to the deep ocean floor. See continental shelf defined for English-language learners. See continental shelf defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
Legal custody means the legal right and responsibility to raise a minor child and to make decisions on her or his behalf. Joint, split, and shared legal custody require both parentsâ approval for all major decisions.
(y) Durable legal custody means the legal status created by a court order which gives the durable legal custodian the responsibilities of physical possession of the child and the duty to provide him with care, nurture, welfare, food, shelter, education and reasonable medical care.