joint custody

noun

: custody (the legal right to take care of a child) shared by two people

The divorced parents have joint custody.

Examples of joint custody in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The former couple split when Samaya was 11 months old and ultimately agreed to a joint custody arrangement after a lengthy custody battle. —

Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 Over a month after Princess Love filed for divorce from Ray J — for the fourth time over the course of their relationship — the singer is asking for joint custody of their kids and that most of their assets be kept separate. —

Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 Richard had asked for joint custody in his request. —

Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 The pair also agreed to joint custody of their kids, though the two would live primarily with Clarkson in Los Angeles. —

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024 According to the documents, Emily sought joint custody of Waylon, 13. —

Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 The couple share a 3-year-old daughter and, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Turner-Smith is seeking joint custody with Jackson. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2024 Bobbi Althoff's husband Cory has filed for divorce from the podcaster, seeking joint custody of their two daughters. —

Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024 Bonet has requested joint custody of their children and no spousal support for either side. —

EW.com, 8 Jan. 2024

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