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 According to the documents, Chelsea filed for joint custody and spousal support from Jeff. —

Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Dennis and the children’s father, former South Carolina state treasurer Ravenel, established a joint custody agreement in the fall of 2019. —

Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 Japan's parliament passed an amendment permitting joint custody, rather than sole custody, of children after divorce. —

Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2024 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

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