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 They got married on Jan. 31, 2020, and Cory filed for joint custody of of their girls. —

Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024 In the documents, obtained by PEOPLE, Turner-Smith requested joint custody of the couple's daughter, Juno Rose Diana Jackson. —

Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Following their divorce, Pitt and Jolie were granted joint custody over all of the children except for Maddox, who is no longer a minor. —

Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 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

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