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
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White shares joint custody of Ezer and Dolores with Timlin.
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Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Previous:Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from husband Joshua Jackson, asks for joint custody
The couple met at Usher's 40th birthday party in 2018.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
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
Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Previous:Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from husband Joshua Jackson, asks for joint custody
The couple met at Usher's 40th birthday party in 2018.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
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
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“Joint custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20custody. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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