sole custody

noun

, Law.

1. custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which one person has sole responsibility.

Example Sentences

Also, child abduction by a parent is not considered a crime in Japan once the family court grants the sole custody to one parent.

From The Daily Beast

Katie Wants Suri All to Herself Six-year-old fashionista Suri might end up in the sole custody of her doting mom.

From The Daily Beast

But because of the numerous affairs he had, it was his ex-wife who was granted sole custody.

From The Daily Beast

Last year, Richards was granted sole custody of her children, following Sheen's blow-up with Mueller.

From The Daily Beast

If one of them died, the other one automatically took sole custody.

From The Daily Beast

He had the sole custody of her person and of her minor children.

From Project Gutenberg

He had the sole custody of her person, and of her children while minors.

From Project Gutenberg

In all others the father has the sole custody and control of the persons, education, earnings and estates of minor children.

From Project Gutenberg

You'll leave me in sole custody of these Mounds till they're all laid low.

From Project Gutenberg

He had the sole custody of her person, and of her minor children.

From Project Gutenberg