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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In the documents, obtained by PEOPLE, Turner-Smith requested joint custody of the couple's daughter, Juno Rose Diana Jackson.
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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
Richard had asked for joint custody in his request.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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
Richard had asked for joint custody in his request.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Joint custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20custody. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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