flat fee: a set amount of money upfront thatâs yours to keep. The amount does not change no matter how well the book sells. For example, if your flat fee is $10,000, the amount remains the same no matter if the book sells 10 copies or 10 million. royalties: a small amount paid to you for every book sold.
Step-parents do not have the legal right to consent to medical treatment for their step-children. However, this is not always practical. For instance, you may be the primary caregiver for your step-children while your spouse is at work, and are responsible for bringing them to doctor's appointments.
In Washington State, one or both parents may be granted either legal or physical custody of a child. Legal custody will determine which parent may make day to day decisions for a child, such as health and medical decisions, as well as educational decisions. Each parent's participation in the decision-making of the child's life. 2  Each parent's proximity to one another and how that proximity will affect decision-making for the child. 3  Whether the parents can and will work with each other to make decisions for the child.