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joint custody

noun

Law.
  1. custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which two or more people share responsibility.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of joint custody1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Example Sentences

In 2021, Pitt was granted joint custody after a court battle, but the private judge who oversaw the case was later removed because he did not disclose his business relationships with Pitt's lawyers.

From BBC

In 2021 a judge awarded joint custody of the children to both parents.

From BBC

The couple share joint custody of their children, though the split sent whirlwinds of tabloid drama their way.

Though April and Hunter’s father had joint custody of Hunter, the boy spent most of his time at his mom’s house.

From Slate

The former couple last year finalized their eight-year divorce, with the Oscar winner agreeing to pay $8,000 a month in child support in a joint custody agreement.

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