joint custody

noun

, Law.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of joint custody¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Now both countries share joint custody of dulce de leche as their thing.

From Washington Post

He has five teenage sons with his ex-wife Justine Musk, and the two have joint custody.

From Fortune

“I think the Japanese laws should be changed to discourage abduction and allow joint custody,” Chiba said.

From The Daily Beast

It is expected that the judge will grant joint custody to both.

From The Daily Beast

On the record at least, both Cruise and Kidman favored joint custody.

From The Daily Beast

New York courts are more likely to avoid granting joint custody in situations with feuding parents.

From The Daily Beast

In Los Angeles, judges typically begin with the presumption of joint custody and work down from there, Phillips said.

From The Daily Beast